712.2 Arson in the first degree.
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.
[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, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §697.4, 707.1; C79, 81, §712.2]
84 Acts, ch 1064, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1125, §14; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §70
Referred to in §902.12
Definition of forcible felony, §702.11
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 712.1 - Arson defined.
Section 712.2 - Arson in the first degree.
Section 712.3 - Arson in the second degree.
Section 712.4 - Arson in the third degree.
Section 712.5 - Reckless use of fire or explosives.
Section 712.6 - Explosive or incendiary materials or devices.
Section 712.7 - False reports.
Section 712.9 - Violations of individual rights — penalties.