Use of minor in controlled substance or marijuana item offense. (1) It is unlawful for an adult to knowingly use as an aider or abettor or to knowingly solicit, force, compel, coerce or employ a minor, with or without compensation to the minor

(a) To manufacture a controlled substance or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009; or

(b) To transport, carry, sell, give away, prepare for sale or otherwise distribute a controlled substance or a marijuana item as defined in ORS 475C.009.

(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, violation of this section is a Class A felony.

(b) Violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor if the violation involves delivery for no consideration of less than one ounce of usable marijuana as defined in ORS 475C.009. [1991 c.834 §1; 2017 c.21 §48]