Alaska § 11.46.400 - Arson in the first degree.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 11.46.400 — Arson in the first degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.46.400. Arson in the first degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally damages any property by starting a fire or causing an explosion and by that act recklessly places another person in danger of serious physical injury. For purposes of this section, “another person” includes but is not limited to fire and police service personnel or other public employees who respond to emergencies, regardless of rank, functions, or duties being performed.
(b) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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