(a) A person commits the offense of reckless burning if the person purposely starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his or her own property or property of another person, and thereby recklessly:
(1) Creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to any person;
(2) Destroys or causes substantial damage to an occupiable structure of another person; or
(3) Destroys or causes substantial damage to a vital public facility.
(b) Reckless burning is a Class D felony.
Section: 5-38-302 5-38-303 5-38-310 5-38-311 5-38-312 NextLast modified: November 15, 2016