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N.Y. Penal Law § 150.01: Arson in the fifth degree

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title I. Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property
  4. Article 150. Arson

§ 150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.

A person is guilty of arson in the fifth degree when he or she

intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner

by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.

Arson in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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