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Updated: 
November 28, 2023

22-33-9.2. Second degree arson--Felony

Any person who starts a fire or causes an explosion with the intent to:

(1) Destroy any unoccupied structure of another; or

(2) Destroy or damage any property, whether his or her own or another’s, to collect insurance for such loss;

is guilty of second degree arson. Second degree arson is a Class 4 felony.