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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. A person is guilty of an offense if he intentionally starts or maintains a fire or causes an explosion and thereby recklessly:
a. Places another person in danger of death or bodily injury;
b. Places an entire or any part of a building or inhabited structure of another or a vital public facility in danger of destruction; or
c. Causes damage to property of another constituting pecuniary loss in excess of two thousand dollars.
2. The offense is a class B felony if the actor places another person in danger of death under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life. Otherwise it is a class C felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 12.1. Criminal Code § 12.1-21-02. Endangering by fire or explosion - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-12-1-criminal-code/nd-cent-code-sect-12-1-21-02/
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