Section 6-106 - Burning with intent to defraud.
§ 6-106. Burning with intent to defraud.
(a) Prohibited.- A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another.
(b) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(c) Statute of limitations and in banc review.- A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
(d) Sentence.- A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 8(b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]