Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.
Utah Code § 76-11-214
in effect76-11-214. Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor is guilty of parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon if:
(a) the actor knows a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon in violation of Section 76-11-211, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor;
(b) the minor is the actor's biological or adopted child or the actor is the legal guardian of the minor; and
(c) the actor fails to make reasonable efforts to remove the dangerous weapon from the minor's possession.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter11/76-11-S214.html?v=C76-11-S214_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026