Plain-Language Summary

Pennsylvania law § 6319 makes it a second-degree felony for adults 18 or older to solicit minors under 18 to traffic drugs or to deliver controlled substances to them. If the act occurs within a drug-free school zone, it elevates to a first-degree felony. The law defines 'drug-free school zone' as areas within 1,000 feet of schools or 500 feet of school bus stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Soliciting a minor to traffic drugs is a second-degree felony, which can result in significant prison time and legal penalties.

A drug-free school zone includes areas within 1,000 feet of schools or colleges and within 500 feet of school bus stops.

Yes, if the offense occurs within a drug-free school zone and involves minors, the penalty is elevated to a first-degree felony.

A minor is anyone under the age of 18, and laws specifically protect minors from drug solicitation and trafficking.