CODE OF VIRGINIA EMPLOYING OR PERMITTING MINOR TO ASSIST IN OFFENSE UNDER ARTICLE (§ 18.2-379) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to hire, employ, use or permit any minor to do or assist in doing any act or thing constituting an offense under this article. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 18.1-234; 1960, c. 233; 1975, cc. 14, 15.