76-10-509.4. Prohibition of possession of certain weapons by minors.
- (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