76-11-212. Transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-11-212. Transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
(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 transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor if:
(a)the actor transfers:
(i)a handgun to a minor; or
(ii)a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor; and
(b)the transferring of the firearm described in Subsection (2)(a) :
(i)would result in the minor committing a violation of Section 76-11-211 , Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor; or
(ii)is in violation of any other applicable state or federal law.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is:
(a)if the violation is the result of transferring a handgun:
(i)a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and
(ii)a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense; or
(b)a third degree felony if the violation is the result of transferring a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 208 , 2025 General Session