Montana § 45-6-102 - Negligent Arson
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-6-102 — Negligent Arson, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-6-102. Negligent Arson
Negligent arson. (1) A person commits the offense of negligent arson if the person purposely or knowingly starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on the person's own property or property of another, and thereby negligently: (a) places another person in danger of death or bodily injury, including a firefighter responding to or at the scene of a fire or explosion; or (b) places property of another in danger of damage or destruction. (2) A person convicted of the offense of negligent arson shall be fined not to exceed $500 or be imprisoned in the county jail for any term not to exceed 6 months, or both. If the offender places another person in danger of death or bodily injury, the offender shall be fined not to exceed $50,000 or be imprisoned in the state prison for any term not to exceed 10 years, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-6-102
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-6-102 cover?
Section 45-6-102 ("Negligent Arson") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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