2013 Revised Code of Washington
Title 9A - WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE
9A.48 Arson, reckless burning, and malicious mischief.
9A.48.040 Reckless burning in the first degree.


WA Rev Code § 9A.48.040 (2013) What's This?

RCW 9A.48.040 Reckless burning in the first degree.

(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the first degree if he or she recklessly damages a building or other structure or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercraft or any hay, grain, crop, or timber whether cut or standing, by knowingly causing a fire or explosion.

     (2) Reckless burning in the first degree is a class C felony.

[2011 c 336 § 367; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.48.040.]


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