Section 509 - Possession of dangerous weapon by minor.

UT Code § 76-10-509 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a dangerous weapon unless he: (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.

(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.

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

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