Nevada § 205.030 - Burning or aiding and abetting burning of property with intent to defraud insurer; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.030 — Burning or aiding and abetting burning of property with intent to defraud insurer; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.030. Burning or aiding and abetting burning of property with intent to defraud insurer; penalty
A person who willfully and with the intent to injure or defraud the insurer sets fire
to or burns or attempts to set fire to or burn, or who causes to be burned or who
aids, counsels or procures the burning of any building, structure or personal property
of whatsoever class or character, whether the property of the person or of another,
which is at the time insured by any person, company or corporation against loss or
damage by fire, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment
in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term
of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.
In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.030
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.030 cover?
Section 205.030 ("Burning or aiding and abetting burning of property with intent to defraud insurer; penalty") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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