North Dakota Code 12.1-21-02 – Endangering by fire or explosion
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1. A person is guilty of an offense if he intentionally starts or maintains a fire or causes an explosion and thereby recklessly:
Attorney's Note
Under the North Dakota Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| Class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-21-02
- Actor: includes , where relevant, a person guilty of an omission. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Bodily injury: means any impairment of physical condition, including physical pain. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- person: includes , where relevant, a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
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.