(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn:
(1) a dwelling; or
(2) a structure in or on which an individual who is not a participant is present.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of arson in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine not exceeding $50,000 or both.
(c) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person owns the property.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning
Section 6-102 - Arson in the First Degree
Section 6-103 - Arson in the Second Degree
Section 6-104 - Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the First Degree
Section 6-105 - Malicious Burning of Personal Property in the Second Degree
Section 6-106 - Burning With Intent to Defraud
Section 6-107 - Threat of Arson
Section 6-108 - Burning Trash Container
Section 6-109 - Attempt to Burn Structure or Property