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2014 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 14 - Offenses Against Property
Part 3 - Arson--Explosives
§ 39-14-303 - Setting fire to personal property or land.

TN Code § 39-14-303 (2014) What's This?

(a) A person commits arson who knowingly damages any personal property, land, or other property, except buildings or structures covered under ยง 39-14-301, by means of a fire or explosion:

(1) Without the consent of all persons who have a possessory or proprietary interest therein; or

(2) With intent to destroy or damage any such property for any unlawful purpose.

(b) A violation of this section is a Class E felony.

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