Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code

Utah Code Title 76 § 76-11-214: Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A parent or guardian commits a class B misdemeanor by knowing a minor has a dangerous weapon and failing to make reasonable efforts to remove it from the minor's possession.

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