1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-11-101, and 76-11-201 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor is guilty of transferring a handgun, short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor if:

   1. (a) the actor transfers:

      1. (i) a handgun to a minor; or
      2. (ii) a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor; and

   2. (b) the transferring of the firearm described in Subsection (2)(a):

      1. (i) would result in the minor committing a violation of Section 76-11-211, Possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor; or
      2. (ii) is in violation of any other applicable state or federal law.

3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is:

   1. (a) if the violation is the result of transferring a handgun:

      1. (i) a class B misdemeanor upon the first offense; and
      2. (ii) a class A misdemeanor for each subsequent offense; or
   2. (b) a third degree felony if the violation is the result of transferring a short barreled rifle, short barreled shotgun, or fully automatic weapon to a minor.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session