2017 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning
§ 6-105. Malicious burning of personal property in the second degree

  • (a) Scope of section. -- This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $ 1,000.
  • (b) Prohibited. -- A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another.
  • (c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of malicious burning in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.
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