Penal Law § 150.01 · Article 150. Arson
Arson in the fifth degree
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§ 150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.
A person is guilty of arson in the fifth degree when he or she intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Arson in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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