2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 205 - Crimes Against Property
NRS 205.010 - First degree.


NV Rev Stat § 205.010 (2013) What's This?

A person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who aids, counsels or procures the burning of any:

1. Dwelling house or other structure or mobile home, whether occupied or vacant; or

2. Personal property which is occupied by one or more persons,

whether the property of the person or of another, is guilty of arson in the first degree which is a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $15,000.

[1911 C&P 359; A 1927, 228; 1943, 181; 1943 NCL 10307] (NRS A 1967, 493; 1975, 916; 1979, 1439; 1987, 1475; 1995, 1213)

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