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Home » US Law » 2022 North Carolina General Statutes » Chapter 14 - Criminal Law » Article 15 - Arson and Other Burnings. » § 14-67.2 – Burning caused during commission of another felony.

14-67.2. Burning caused during commission of another felony.

(a) If any person, during the commission of a felony, knowingly damages any dwelling, structure, building, or conveyance referenced in this Article by means of fire or explosive that results in damages valued at ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the person shall be punished as a Class D felon unless the person’s conduct is covered under some other provision of law providing greater punishment.

(b) If any person, during the commission of a felony, knowingly causes, aids, abets, advises, encourages, hires, counsels, or procures another person to damage any dwelling, structure, building, or conveyance referenced in this Article by means of fire or explosive that results in damages valued at ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more, the person shall be punished as a Class D felon unless the person’s conduct is covered under some other provision of law providing greater punishment. (2018-31, s. 1.)