708-8253

Arson in the third degree

[§708-8253] Arson in the third degree. (1) A person commits the offense of arson in the third degree if the person intentionally or knowingly sets fire to or causes to be burned property and:

(a) Negligently 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 $500.

(2) Arson in the third degree is a class C felony. [L 2006, c 181, pt of §1]