(a) A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree if the person knowingly damages a building by starting a fire or causing an explosion.
(b) In a prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense
(1) that no person other than the defendant had a possessory, proprietary, or security interest in the building or that all persons having such an interest consented to the defendant's conduct; and
(2) that the sole intent of the defendant was to damage or destroy the building for a lawful purpose.
(c) Arson in the second degree is a class B felony.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 46. Offenses Against Property
Article 4. Arson, Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses.
Sec. 11.46.400. Arson in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.410. Arson in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.420. Arson in the third degree.
Sec. 11.46.427. Criminally negligent burning in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.430. Criminally negligent burning in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.450. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire.
Sec. 11.46.460. Disregard of a highway obstruction.
Sec. 11.46.462. Unlawful possession of official traffic control device.
Sec. 11.46.475. Criminal mischief in the first degree.
Sec. 11.46.480. Criminal mischief in the second degree.
Sec. 11.46.482. Criminal mischief in the third degree.
Sec. 11.46.484. Criminal mischief in the fourth degree.
Sec. 11.46.486. Criminal mischief in the fifth degree.
Sec. 11.46.487. Forfeiture of property upon conviction.