Iowa Code § 712.2

Current through bills signed by governor as of 4/19/2024

Section 712.2 - Arson in the first degree

1. Arson is arson in the first degree when the presence of one or more persons can be reasonably anticipated in or near the property which is the subject of the arson, or the arson results in the death of a fire fighter, whether paid or volunteer.

2. Arson in the first degree is a class "B" felony.

Iowa Code § 712.2

Amended by 2020 Iowa , ch 1062, s 70, eff. 7/1/2020.

C51, §2598, 2599; R60, §4222, 4223; C73, §3880, 3881; C97, §4776, 4777, 4795; C24, §12964, 12984, 12985; C27, 31, 35, §12964, 12991-b1; C39, §12964, 12991.1; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, § 697.4, 707.1; C79, 81, § 712.2 84 Acts, ch 1064, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1125, §14

Referred to in §902.12

Definition of forcible felony, §702.11