Northern Mariana Islands · Commonwealth Code Title 6 — Crimes & Criminal Procedure

6 CMC § 1802: Arson and Related Offenses

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Arson is intentionally starting a fire or explosion to damage another's building or destroy property for insurance. Reckless burning is purposely starting a fire that recklessly endangers others or their property.

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