- (a) A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud another.
- (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
- (c) A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
- (d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 8.