Section 6-102 - Arson in the first degree.
§ 6-102. Arson in the first degree.
(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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, §§ 5(d), 6; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]