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.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.