The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.
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Title 13 : Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 011 : Arson and Burning
(Cite as: 13 V.S.A. § 502)-
§ 502. First degree arson
A person who willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned, or who willfully and maliciously aids, counsels, or procures the burning of any dwelling house, whether occupied, unoccupied, or vacant, or any kitchen, shop, barn, stable, or other outhouse that is parcel thereof, or belonging, or adjoining thereto, whether the property of himself or herself or of another, shall be guilty of arson in the first degree, and shall be imprisoned not more than 10 years nor less than two years or fined not more than $2,000.00, or both. (Amended 1971, No. 199 (Adj. Sess.), § 15; 1981, No. 223 (Adj. Sess.), § 23.)