1. (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:

   1. (a)
   2. (b) Illegal sexual activity; or Illegal marijuana or salvia, as defined in KRS 218A.010; controlled substances activity other than activity involving Except those offenses involving minors in KRS Chapter 531 and in KRS 529.100 where that offense involves commercial sexual activity.

2. (2) Unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree is a:

   1. (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;
   2. (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
   3. (c) Class A felony if the minor so used incurs physical injury thereby.

Effective: April 27, 2016

History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 135, sec. 11, effective April 27, 2016. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 108, sec. 16, effective April 11, 2012. -- Amended 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 45, sec. 14, effective March 16, 2011. -- Amended 2010 Ky. Acts ch. 149, sec. 16, effective April 13, 2010; and ch. 160, sec. 16, effective April 26, 2010. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 19, sec. 13, effective June 26, 2007. -- Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 182, sec. 38, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 184, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 289, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1986.