(A) A person is guilty of unlawful transaction with a minor when:
(1) Acting other than as a retail licensee, he or she knowingly sells, gives, purchases or procures any alcoholic or malt beverage in any form to or for a minor. The defendant may prove in exculpation that the sale was induced by the use of false, fraudulent or altered identification papers or other documents and that the appearance and character of the purchaser were such that his or her age could not have been ascertained by any other means and that the purchaser’s appearance and character indicated strongly that he or she was of legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages. This section does not apply to a parent or guardian of the minor;
(2) He or she knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, illegal controlled substances activity, illegal gambling activity or any other criminal activity;
(3) He or she knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to become a habitual truant; or
(4) He or she persistently and knowingly induces, assists or causes a minor to disobey his parent or guardian.
(B) Unlawful transaction with a minor is a Class A misdemeanor.
(KRS 530.070) (1980 Code, § 1020.15-4)