North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-190.17. Second degree sexual exploitation of a minor

(a) Offense.--A person commits the offense of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material, he:

(b) Inference.--In a prosecution under this section, the trier of fact may infer that a participant in sexual activity whom material through its title, text, visual representations or otherwise represents or depicts as a minor is a minor.

(c) Mistake of Age.--Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.

(d) Punishment and Sentencing.--Violation of this section is a Class E felony.