Montana § 45-6-103 - Arson
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 45-6-103 — Arson, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-6-103. Arson
Arson. (1) A person commits the offense of arson when, by means of fire or explosives, the person knowingly or purposely: (a) damages or destroys a structure, vehicle, personal property (other than a vehicle) that exceeds $1,500 in value, crop, pasture, forest, or other real property that is property of another without consent; (b) damages or destroys a structure, vehicle, crop, pasture, forest, or other property that the person owns or has a possessory interest in, with the purpose of obtaining a pecuniary or other gain through fraud or deception; or (c) places another person in danger of death or bodily injury, including a firefighter responding to or at the scene of a fire or explosion. (2) A person convicted of the offense of arson shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term not to exceed 20 years or be fined an amount not to exceed $50,000, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 45-6-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 45-6-103 cover?
Section 45-6-103 ("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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