§802. Arson
1.
A person is guilty of arson if that person starts, causes or maintains a fire or explosion:
A.
On the property of another with the intent to damage or destroy property thereon; or
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B.
On that person's own property or the property of another:
[RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §50 (COR).]
(1)
With the intent to enable any person to collect insurance proceeds for the loss caused by the fire or explosion; or
(2)
That recklessly endangers any person or the property of another.
[RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §50 (COR).]
2.
In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph B, the requirements of specificity in the charge and proof at the trial otherwise required by law do not include a requirement to allege or prove the ownership of the property. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, it is a defense that the actor reasonably believed that the actor had the permission of the property owner to engage in the conduct alleged. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, "property of another" has the same meaning as in section 352, subsection 4.
[RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §51 (COR).]
3.
Arson is a Class A crime.
[PL 1979, c. 322, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §86 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 322, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 450, §4 (AMD). RR 2025, c. 2, Pt. F, §§50, 51 (COR).