Vermont § 506 - Burning to defraud insurer
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 506 — Burning to defraud insurer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 506. Burning to defraud insurer
- A person who willfully and with intent to injure or defraud the insurer sets fire
to or burns or attempts so to do or who willfully and maliciously causes to be burned
or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any building,
structure, or personal property, of whatsoever class or character, whether the property
of himself or herself or of another, which shall at the time be insured by any person,
company, or corporation against loss or damage by fire, shall be imprisoned not more
than five years nor less than one year or fined not more than $500.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 506
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 506 cover?
Section 506 ("Burning to defraud insurer") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 506?
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