Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-102

Md. Code, Criminal Law § 6-102
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(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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcr&section=6-102&enactments=falseFetched: 10/16/2026

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