(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:
- (1) a dwelling; or
- (2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.
- (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
- (c) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 6.