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Iowa Code § 712.2

Arson in the first degree

[C51, §2598, 2599; R60, §4222, 4223; C73, §3880, 3881; C97, §4776, 4777, 4795; C24, §12964, 12984, 12985; C27, 31, 35, §12964, 12991-b1; C39, §12964, 12991.1; C46, 50, 54, 58, 6…

1. Arson is arson in the first degree when the presence of one or more persons can be reasonably anticipated in or near the property which is the subject of the arson, or the arson results in the death of a fire fighter, whether paid or volunteer.

2. Arson in the first degree is a class “B” felony.

84 Acts, ch 1064, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1125, §14; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §70

Definition of forcible felony, §702.11

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