2025 Session
Last amended: 2004 session
§ 609.5632 — Arson in the Fifth Degree
Plain-Language Summary
Fifth-degree arson means intentionally setting fire to personal property worth $1,000 or less. It is a gross misdemeanor.
609.5632 ARSON IN THE FIFTH DEGREE.
Whoever intentionally by means of fire or explosives sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned any real or personal property of value is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 90 days or to payment of a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.
History:
1998 c 367 art 2 s 20; 2004 c 228 art 1 s 72
History: History: 1998 c 367 art 2 s 20; 2004 c 228 art 1 s 72
Practical Notes
This is the least serious arson charge and applies to lower-value personal property fires. Even a small intentional fire can result in criminal charges if it damages someone else’s property.