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Arson


Under the criminal law of most states, arson is committed when a person intentionally burns almost any kind of structure or building, not just a house or business. Many states recognize differing degrees of arson, based on such factors as whether the building was occupied and whether insurance fraud was intended.

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CA

Arson
Penal Code Sections 450-457.1

Federal

Arson within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
18 USC Sec. 81

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