Statutes > New York Statutes > PEN - Penal > Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES > Title I - OFFENSES INVOLVING DAMAGE TO AND INTRUSION UPON PROPERTY > Article 150 - (150.00 - 150.20) ARSON > 150.01 - Arson in the fifth degree.

150.01 - Arson in the fifth degree.

§ 150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.    A  person  is  guilty  of  arson  in  the  fifth degree when he or she  intentionally damages property of another without consent of  the  owner  by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.    Arson in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.