Reckless burning in the second degree.
Known as the Washington Criminal Code
The act spans §§ 9–9 (401 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 34 Wash. App. 187 - State v. Hobart (1983)
Most recently applied in 34 Wash. App. 187 - State v. Hobart (March 1983)
2011 c 336 s 368; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 s 9A.48.050.
(1) A person is guilty of reckless burning in the second degree if he or she knowingly causes a fire or explosion, whether on his or her own property or that of another, and thereby recklessly places a building or other structure, or any vehicle, railway car, aircraft, or watercraft, or any hay, grain, crop or timber, whether cut or standing, in danger of destruction or damage.
(2) Reckless burning in the second degree is a gross misdemeanor.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.