76-10-509.   Possession of dangerous weapon by minor.
     (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.
     (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
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