Section 6-101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dwelling” means a structure any part of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of an individual, regardless of whether an individual is actually present. (2) “Dwelling” includes a kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or outbuilding that is a parcel to, belongs to, or adjoins the dwelling. […]
Section 6-102 – Arson in the First Degree
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn: (1) a dwelling; or (2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not […]
Section 6-103 – Arson in the Second Degree
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs to the person or to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding […]
Section 6-104 – Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the First Degree
(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of $1,000 or more. (b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of malicious burning in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment […]
Section 6-105 – Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the Second Degree
(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $1,000. (b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another. (c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of malicious burning in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment […]
Section 6-106 – Burning With Intent to Defraud
(a) A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. (c) A person who violates this section […]
Section 6-107 – Threat of Arson
(a) A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to: (1) set fire to or burn a structure; or (2) explode a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not […]
Section 6-108 – Burning Trash Container
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpster or trash receptacle that belongs to another. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Section 6-109 – Attempt to Burn Structure or Property
Placing or distributing a flammable, explosive, or combustible material or device in or near a structure or personal property in preparation for burning the structure or property is an attempt to burn the structure or property.
Section 6-110 – Separate Units — Separate Violations
If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit is a separate structure for purposes of prosecution under this subtitle.