Ky. Rev. Stat. § 513.020

Current through Acts Received April 24, 2024

Section 513.020 - Arson in the first degree

(1) A person is guilty of arson in the first degree when, with intent to destroy or damage a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and;

(a) The building is inhabited or occupied or the person has reason to believe the building may be inhabited or occupied; or

(b) Any other person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.

(2) Arson in the first degree is a Class A felony.

KRS 513.020

Effective:7/15/1982
Amended 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 56, sec. 2, effective7/15/1982. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 114, effective 1/1/1975.