A person commits an offense who knowingly damages any structure or farm equipment by means of a fire or explosion: Without the consent of all persons who have a possessory, proprietary or security interest therein; or With intent to destroy or damage any structure to collect insurance for the damage or destruction or for any […]
A person commits aggravated arson who commits arson as defined in § 39-14-301 or § 39-14-303: When one (1) or more persons are present therein; or When any person, including firefighters and law enforcement officials, suffers serious bodily injury as a result of the fire or explosion. Aggravated arson is a Class A felony.
A person commits arson who knowingly damages any personal property, land, or other property, except buildings or structures covered under § 39-14-301, by means of a fire or explosion: Without the consent of all persons who have a possessory or proprietary interest therein; or With intent to destroy or damage any such property for any […]
A person commits reckless burning who: Recklessly starts a fire on the land, building, structure or personal property of another; Starts a fire on the person’s own land, building, structure or personal property and recklessly allows the fire to escape and burn the property of another; or Knowingly starts an open air or unconfined fire […]
It is unlawful for any person who originates or uses an open fire to leave that fire unattended without totally extinguishing the same within one hundred fifty feet (150′) of forest or woodlands or within one hundred fifty feet (150′) of other inflammable material, the setting fire to which inflammable material would naturally and proximately […]
It is unlawful for any person to start an open-air fire between October 15 and May 15, inclusive, within five hundred feet (500′) of any forest, grasslands or woodlands without first securing a permit from the state forester or the state forester’s duly authorized representative. Depending upon the potential for hazardous burning conditions, the state […]
All vehicles or property used by the sole owner in the commission of an offense under § 39-14-301, § 39-14-302, § 39-14-303 or § 39-14-304, and anything of value received as compensation for the commission of the offense are subject to forfeiture.
