North Carolina § 90-95 - 4. Employing or intentionally using minor to commit a drug law violation.
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§ 90-95. 4. Employing or intentionally using minor to commit a drug law violation.
A person who is at least 18 years old but less than 21 years old who hires or intentionally uses a minor to violate G.S. 90-95(a)(1) shall be guilty of a felony. An offense under this subsection shall be punishable as follows: If the minor was more than 13 years of age, then as a felony that is one class more severe than the violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1) for which the minor was hired or intentionally used. If the minor was 13 years of age or younger, then as a felony that is two classes more severe than the violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1) for which the minor was hired or intentionally used. A person 21 years of age or older who hires or intentionally uses a minor to violate G.S. 90-95(a)(1) shall be guilty of a felony. An offense under this subsection shall be punishable as follows: If the minor was more than 13 years of age, then as a felony that is three classes more severe than the violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1) for which the minor was hired or intentionally used. If the minor was 13 years of age or younger, then as a felony that is four classes more severe than the violation of G.S. 90-95(a)(1) for which the minor was hired or intentionally used. Mistake of Age. - Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section. The term "minor" as used in this section is defined as an individual who is less than 18 years of age. History (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1081, s. 1; 1998-212, s. 17.16(f).)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 90-95 ("4. Employing or intentionally using minor to commit a drug law violation.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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