Statutes > Washington Statutes > Title 9A - Washington criminal code > Chapter 9A.48 - Arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief. > 9A.48.040 - Reckless burning in the first degree.

9A.48.040 - Reckless burning in the first degree.

Reckless burning in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the first degree if he recklessly damages a building or other structure or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft or watercraft or any hay, grain, crop, or timber whether cut or standing, by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.

     (2) Reckless burning in the first degree is a class C felony.

[1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.48.040.]