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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE I
Offenses Involving Damage to and Intrusion Upon Property
ARTICLE 150
Arson
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Arson in the fourth degree
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SECTION 150.01
Arson in the fifth degree
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE I, ARTICLE 150
§ 150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.

A person is guilty of arson in the fifth degree when he or she
intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner
by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.

Arson in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.