Tennessee § 39-14-303 - Setting fire to personal property or land.
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§ 39-14-303. Setting fire to personal property or land.
A person commits arson who knowingly damages any personal property, land, or other property, except buildings or structures covered under § 39-14-301, by means of a fire or explosion: Without the consent of all persons who have a possessory or proprietary interest therein; or With intent to destroy or damage any such property for any unlawful purpose. A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1. Cross-References. Controlled burns, burning woods, § 68-102-146 . Criminal attempt, § 39-12-101 . Penalty for Class E felony, § 40-35-111 . Power to forbid starting fires during drought, § 8-1-108 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-14-303 ("Setting fire to personal property or land.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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