HRS §712-1249.7
Using a minor to sell drugs is a serious crime
This law makes it a crime for someone 18 or older to use, hire, or pressure a minor to help distribute illegal drugs. The crime is more serious if it happens near a school, school vehicle, or public park. Penalties depend on the location.
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The statute, as written — Promoting a controlled substance through a minor
(1) A person age eighteen or over commits the offense of promoting a controlled substance through a minor if the person knowingly employs, hires, uses, persuades, induces, entices, or coerces a minor to facilitate the illegal distribution of a controlled substance. (2) The offense of promoting a controlled substance through a minor is a class B felony unless the offense occurs in, on, or near the real property comprising a school, school vehicles, or public parks as prohibited under section 712-1249.6, in which case it is a class A felony.
Sections this one refers to
§712-1249.6 Drug crimes near schools, parks, or public housing
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