(1)  A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a dangerous weapon unless he:

Attorney's Note

Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $2,500
class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $1,000
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-509

  • Dangerous weapon: means :
    (i) a firearm; or
    (ii) an object that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. See Utah Code 76-10-501
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: includes a person who:Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • Possess: means to have physical possession of or to exercise dominion or control over tangible property. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
  • (a)  has the permission of his parent or guardian to have the weapon; or

    (b)  is accompanied by a parent or guardian while he has the weapon in his possession.

(2)  Any minor under 14 years of age in possession of a dangerous weapon shall be accompanied by a responsible adult.

(3)  Any person who violates this section is guilty of:

(a)  a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and

(b)  a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense.

Amended by Chapter 10, 1993 Special Session 2
Amended by Chapter 10, 1993 Special Session 2