§ 609.562 — Arson in the Second Degree
Plain-Language Summary
Second-degree arson means intentionally setting fire to or blowing up a building when it is not occupied and no one is endangered. It is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000, or both.
609.562 ARSON IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Whoever unlawfully by means of fire or explosives, intentionally destroys or damages any building not covered by section 609.561, no matter what its value, or any other real or personal property valued at more than $1,000, whether the property of the actor or another, may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years or to payment of a fine of not more than $20,000, or both.
History:
1976 c 124 s 5; 1979 c 258 s 16; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1985 c 141 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1993 c 326 art 5 s 7
History: History: 1976 c 124 s 5; 1979 c 258 s 16; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1985 c 141 s 2; 1986 c 444; 1993 c 326 art 5 s 7