2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning
§ 6-106. Burning with intent to defraud
(a) Prohibited. -- A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another.
(b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.
(c) Statute of limitations and in banc review. -- A person who violates this section is subject to ยง 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
(d) Sentence. -- A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
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