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§ 6-102

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§6–102.
(a)A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:
(1)a dwelling; or
(2)a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.
(b)A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(c)It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
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