§ 16-9. Negligent arson.
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.