(1) (a) As used in this section: (i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3 . (ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101 . (iii) "Mental health facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3 . (iv) "Offender" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3 . (v) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1 . (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits prohibited item in correctional or mental health facility for use by offender or detainee if the actor: (a) transports a dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape to or within a correctional facility, or into a secure area of a mental health facility, with the intent to provide or sell to an offender or detainee the dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape; or (b) provides or sells a dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape to: (i) an offender at a correctional facility; or (ii) a detainee at a secure area of a mental health facility. (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4) , a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony. (4) The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.
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