It is unlawful for any person to aid, abet, counsel or procure any unlawful sale, unlawful purchase, unlawful gift, or other unlawful disposition of alcoholic beverages, or to act as agent or representative of the seller in procuring or effecting the unlawful sale or purchase of any alcoholic beverages, and if the acts are performed, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor. Nothing in this title shall be construed as prohibiting any person from purchasing alcoholic beverages contrary to the provisions of this act when acting as the agent of the authorities charged with the enforcement of this act in the detection and conviction of violators thereof. (Prior code § 11-05-052)