(a) A person who is 21 years of age or older is guilty of promoting drug sales by a minor if the person knowingly: (1) Entices, forces, encourages, or otherwise facilitates a minor in violating G.S. 90-95(a)(1). (2) Supervises, supports, advises, or protects the minor in violating G.S. 90-95(a)(1). (b) Mistake of age is not a defense to a prosecution under this section. (c) A violation of this section is a Class D felony. (1998-212, s. 17.16(h).)