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Compiled Laws, Chapter 750. Michigan Penal Code § 750.77

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 77.(1) Except as provided in sections 72 to 76,  1 a person who intentionally damages or destroys by fire or explosive any personal property having a value of $1,000.00 or less and who has 1 or more prior convictions is guilty of fifth degree arson.

(2) Subsection (1) applies regardless of whether the person owns the personal property.

(3) Fifth degree arson is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $2,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property damaged or destroyed, whichever is greater, or both imprisonment and a fine.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Personal property” includes an automobile, van, truck, motorcycle, trailer, and other personally owned property.

(b) “Prior conviction” means a prior conviction for a violation of this chapter that arises out of a separate transaction from the violation of this section.

1 M.C.L.A. §§ 750.72 to 750.76.
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