N.Y. Penal Law § 150.05

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 456
Section 150.05 - Arson in the fourth degree
1. A person is guilty of arson in the fourth degree when he recklessly damages a building or motor vehicle by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
2. In any prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense that no person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary interest in the building or motor vehicle.

Arson in the fourth degree is a class E felony.

N.Y. Penal Law § 150.05