§ 6-102. Arson in the first degree

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   (a) Prohibited. -- 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) Penalty. -- 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) Prohibited defense. -- It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 5(d), 6; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.

                    
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