§ 90-95.7. Participating in a drug violation by a minor.

§ 90‑95.7.  Participating in a drug violation bya minor.

(a)        A person 21 years of age or older who purchases or receivesa controlled substance from a minor 13 years of age or younger who possesses,sells, or delivers the controlled substance in violation of G.S. 90‑95(a)(1)is guilty of participating in a drug violation of a minor.

(b)        Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under thissection.

(c)        A violation of this section is a Class G felony. (1998‑212, s. 17.16(h).)