76-11-214. Parent or guardian knowing a minor is in possession of a dangerous weapon.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-11-214. 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