Reckless use of fire, explosives, or destructive devices.
Iowa Code § 712.5
in effect712.5. Reckless use of fire, explosives, or destructive devices.
Any person who uses fire, explosives, or destructive devices to recklessly endanger the property or safety of another shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C51, §2607; R60, §4231; C73, §3889; C97, §4785; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12992; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §707.7; C79, 81, §712.5] 2023 Acts, ch 12, §3, 8
Source: Iowa Legislature (legis.iowa.gov)URL: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/712.5.pdfFetched: 10/20/2026
