[Part XIII.] ARSON
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[Part XIII.] ARSON
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Special sentencing considerations for arson; other actions not prohibited, see §706-606.2.
[§708-8251] Arson in the first degree.
(1)A person commits the offense of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally or knowingly sets fire to or causes to be burned property and:
(a)Knowingly places another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or
(b)Knowingly or recklessly damages the property of another, without the other's consent, in an amount exceeding $20,000.
(2)Arson in the first degree is a class A felony. [L 2006, c 181, pt of §1]