§ 6-107. Threat of arson  


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  •    (a) Prohibited. -- A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to:

       (1) set fire to or burn a structure; or

       (2) explode a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure.

    (b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 10,000 or both.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 9; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.