American Samoa § 46.4010 - Arson in the first degree.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.4010 — Arson in the first degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.4010. Arson in the first degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree when he knowingly damages a building or inhabitable structure, and when any person is then present or in near proximity to it, by starting a fire or causing an explosion and thereby recklessly places the person in danger of death or serious physical injury. (b) Arson in the first degree is a class B felony. Research Guide: MCC 569.040, 15 ASC 181,15 ASC 182.
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Section 46.4010 ("Arson in the first degree.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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