1. A person is guilty of arson if he starts, causes, or maintains a fire or explosion;A. On the property of another with the intent to damage or destroy property thereon; or [1975, c. 499, §1(NEW).]B. On his own property or the property of another(1) with the intent to enable any person to collect insurance proceeds for the loss caused by the fire or explosion; or(2) which recklessly endangers any person or the property of another. [1983, c. 450, §4(AMD).] [1983, c. 450, §4(AMD).]
2. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph B, the requirements of specificity in the charge and proof at the trial otherwise required by law do not include a requirement to allege or prove the ownership of the property. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, it is a defense that the actor reasonably believed he had the permission of the property owner to engage in the conduct alleged. In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, "property of another" has the same meaning as in section 352, subsection 4. [1975, c. 740, §86(AMD).]
3. Arson is a Class A crime. [1979, c. 322, §2(AMD).]
1975, c. 499, § 1 (NEW) . 1975, c. 740, § 86 (AMD) . 1979, c. 322, § 2 (AMD) . 1983, c. 450, § 4 (AMD) .