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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree when he or she knowingly induces, assists, or causes a minor to engage in:
(a) Illegal sexual activity; or
(b) Illegal controlled substances activity other than activity involving marijuana or salvia, as defined in KRS 218A.010;
Except those offenses involving minors in KRS Chapter 531 and in KRS 529.100 where that offense involves commercial sexual activity.
(2) Unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree is a:
(a) Class C felony if the minor so used is less than eighteen (18) years old at the time the minor engages in the prohibited activity;
(b) Class B felony if the minor so used is less than sixteen (16) years old at the time the minor engages in the prohibited activity; and
(c) Class A felony if the minor so used incurs physical injury thereby.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title L. Kentucky Penal Code § 530.064.Unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-l-kentucky-penal-code/ky-rev-st-sect-530-064/
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