Section 16-11-140 - Burning of crops, fuel or lumberIt is unlawful for a person to (a) wilfully and maliciously set fire to or burn or cause to be burned, or (b) aid, counsel, or procure the burning of any:
(1) barracks, cock, crib, rick or stack of hay, corn, wheat, oats, barley, or other grain or vegetable product of any kind;(2) field of standing hay or grain of any kind;(3) pile of coal, wood, or other fuel;(4) pile of planks, boards, posts, rails, or other lumber.A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.
1997 Act No. 113, Section 2; 1928 (35) 11993 Act No. 184, Section 91; 1932 Code Section 1134; 1942 Code Section 1134; 1952 Code Section 16-314; 1962 Code Section 16-314.