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N.C.G.S. § 90-95.7

Participating in a drug violation by a minor.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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(a) A person 21 years of age or older who purchases or receives a 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 this section. (c) A violation of this section is a Class G felony. (1998-212, s. 17.16(h).)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified