750.71 Definitions. Sec. 71. Unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Building” includes any structure regardless of class or character and any building or structure that is within the curtilage of that building or structure or that is appurtenant to or connected to that building or structure. (b) “Burn” […]
750.72 First degree arson. Sec. 72. (1) A person who willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive any of the following or its contents is guilty of first degree arson: (a) A multiunit building or structure in which 1 or more units of the building are a dwelling, regardless of whether […]
750.73 Second degree arson. Sec. 73. (1) Except as provided in section 72, a person who willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive a dwelling, regardless of whether it is occupied, unoccupied, or vacant at the time of the fire or explosion, or its contents, is guilty of second degree arson. […]
750.74 Third degree arson. Sec. 74. (1) Except as provided in sections 72 and 73, a person who does any of the following is guilty of third degree arson: (a) Willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive any building or structure, or its contents, regardless of whether it is occupied, unoccupied, […]
750.75 Fourth degree arson. Sec. 75. (1) Except as provided in sections 72, 73, and 74, a person who does any of the following is guilty of fourth degree arson: (a) Willfully and maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive any of the following or its contents: (i) Any personal property having a […]
750.76 Arson of insured property. Sec. 76. (1) A person who willfully or maliciously burns, damages, or destroys by fire or explosive any of the following or the contents of any of the following is guilty of arson of insured property: (a) Any dwelling that is insured against loss from fire or explosion if the […]
750.77 Fifth degree arson. Sec. 77. (1) Except as provided in sections 72 to 76, a person who intentionally damages or destroys by fire or explosive any personal property having a value of $1,000.00 or less and who has 1 or more prior convictions is guilty of fifth degree arson. (2) Subsection (1) applies regardless […]
750.78 Fire or explosive; prohibited acts; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 78. (1) Except as provided in sections 72 to 77, a person shall not do any of the following: (a) Willfully and maliciously burn, damage, or destroy by fire or explosive any of the following or its contents: (i) Any personal property having a […]
750.79 Using inflammable, combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or substance near building or personal property with intent to commit arson of any degree; aiding or abetting; total value of property; enhanced sentence; prior convictions. Sec. 79. (1) A person who uses, arranges, places, devises, or distributes an inflammable, combustible, or explosive material, liquid, or substance […]
750.80 Repealed. 2014, Act 112, Eff. July 9, 2014. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to setting fire to mines and mining equipment.
