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2017 Utah Code
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Chapter 10 - Offenses Against Public Health, Safety, Welfare, and Morals
Part 5 - Weapons
Section 509.4 - Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 76-10-509.4 (2017)
76-10-509.4. Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors.
Amended by Chapter 301, 2013 General Session
- (1) A minor under 18 years of age may not possess a handgun.
- (2) Except as provided by federal law, a minor under 18 years of age may not possess the following:
- (a) a short barreled rifle or short barreled shotgun; or
- (b) a fully automatic weapon.
- (3) Any person who violates Subsection (1) is guilty of:
- (a) a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and
- (b) a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense.
- (4) Any person who violates Subsection (2) is guilty of a third degree felony.
Amended by Chapter 301, 2013 General Session
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