§ 16-9. Negligent arson.  


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  • A person commits the offense of negligent arson if such person purposely or knowingly starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on such person's own property or property of another, and thereby negligently:

    (1)

    Places another person in danger of death or bodily injury; or

    (2)

    Places property of another in danger of damage or destruction.

(Code 1981, § 9.02.080)

State law reference

Negligent arson, MCA 45-6-102.

Cross reference

Causing fire by careless smoking, § 15-10.