2011 Vermont Code
Title 13 Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 11 ARSON AND BURNING
§ 502 First degree arson


13 VT Stats § 502. (2011 through Adj Sess) What's This?

§ 502. First degree arson

A person who wilfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who wilfully and maliciously aids, counsels or procures the burning of any dwelling house, whether occupied, unoccupied or vacant, or any kitchen, shop, barn, stable or other outhouse that is parcel thereof, or belonging, or adjoining thereto, whether the property of himself or of another, shall be guilty of arson in the first degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years nor less than two years or fined not more than $2,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), { 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), { 23.)

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