A “Intoxicating Substance” 2 means a controlled substance, as defined in Title 50, chapter 32, of the Montana Code Annotated, including but not limited to marijuana, and an alcoholic beverage, including but not limited to a beverage containing ½ of 1% or more of alcohol by volume.
B. A person commits the offense of unlawful transaction if he knowingly:
1. Explosives: Sells or gives explosives to a child under the age of majority except as authorized under appropriate city ordinances; or
2. Intoxicating Substances: Sells or gives intoxicating substances as defined by this section to a person under the age of 21 except as permitted by the State of Montana; or
3. Junk Dealer, Pawnbroker or Secondhand Dealer 3 : Being a junk dealer, pawnbroker or secondhand dealer, he receives or purchases goods from a child under the age of majority without authorization of the parent or guardian.
C. Penalty Any person in violation of any part of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (1975 Code § 9.76.010; amd. Ord. 851, 2-21-2023)
Notes
| 1 | 1. MCA § 45-5-623. |
| 2 | 2. See also subsection 3-2-11B1 of this code. |
| 3 | 3. See also section 3-3-6 of this code. |