Section 14:53 - Arson with intent to defraudA. Arson with intent to defraud is the setting fire to, or damaging by any explosive substance, any property, with intent to defraud.B. Whoever commits the crime of arson with intent to defraud shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years, or both.Amended by Acts 1980, No. 708, §1; Acts 2014, No. 791, §7.Amended by Acts 2014, No. 791,s. 7, eff. 8/1/2014.Amended by Acts 1980, No. 708, §1.