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§ 708.8251

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Cross References Special sentencing considerations for arson; other actions not prohibited, see §706-606.2. §708-8251 Arson in the first degree. (1) A person commits the offense of arson in the first degree if the person intentionally or knowingly sets fire to or causes to be burned property and: (a) Knowingly places another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or (b) Knowingly or recklessly damages the property of another, without the other's consent, in an amount exceeding $20,000. (2) Arson in the first degree is a class A felony. [L 2006, c 181, pt of §1]