712.1 Arson defined. 1. Causing a fire or explosion, or placing any burning or combustible material, or any incendiary or explosive device or material, in or near any property with the intent to destroy or damage such property, or with the knowledge that such property will probably be destroyed or damaged, is arson, whether or […]
712.2 Arson in the first degree. 1. Arson is arson in the first degree when the presence of one or more persons can be reasonably anticipated in or near the property which is the subject of the arson, or the arson results in the death of a fire fighter, whether paid or volunteer. 2. Arson […]
712.3 Arson in the second degree. 1. Arson which is not arson in the first degree is arson in the second degree when the property which is the subject of the arson is a building or a structure, or real property of any kind, or standing crops, or is personal property the value of which […]
712.4 Arson in the third degree. 1. Arson which is not arson in the first degree or arson in the second degree is arson in the third degree. 2. Arson in the third degree is an aggravated misdemeanor. [C79, 81, §712.4] 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §72 Referred to in §712.9
712.5 Reckless use of fire or explosives. Any person who shall so use fire or any incendiary or explosive device or material as to recklessly endanger the property or safety of another shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. [C51, §2607; R60, §4231; C73, §3889; C97, §4785; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12992; C46, 50, […]
712.6 Explosive or incendiary materials or devices. 1. A person who possesses any incendiary or explosive device or material with the intent to use such device or material to commit a public offense shall be guilty of a class “C” felony. 2. a. A person who possesses any incendiary or explosive device or material shall […]
712.7 False reports. A person who, knowing the information to be false, conveys or causes to be conveyed to any person any false information concerning the placement of any incendiary or explosive device or material or other destructive substance or device in any place where persons or property would be endangered commits a class “D” […]
712.8 Threats. Any person who threatens to place or attempts to place any incendiary or explosive device or material, or any destructive substance or device in any place where it will endanger persons or property, commits a class “D” felony. [C71, 73, 75, 77, §697.7; C79, 81, §712.8] Referred to in §712.9
712.9 Violations of individual rights — penalties. A violation of sections 712.3 through 712.8, which is also a hate crime as defined in section 729A.2, shall be classified and punished as an offense one degree higher than the underlying offense. 92 Acts, ch 1157, §4 Referred to in §729A.2
