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2020 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning
Section 6-102 - Arson in the First Degree
Universal Citation: MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 6-102 (2020)
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:
(1) a dwelling; or
(2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(c) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
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