§ 11-4-3. Arson — Second degree.
Any person who knowingly causes, aids, procures or counsels by means of fire or explosion the damage or destruction of any unoccupied building, structure or facility the property of that person or another shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two (2) years nor more than twenty (20) years, or shall be fined not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or both; provided, that if death occurs to a person as a direct result of the fire or explosion or to a person who is directly involved in fighting the fire or explosion, imprisonment shall be for not less than twenty (20) years.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 279, § 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 2; P.L. 1917, ch. 1473, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 2; P.L. 1927, ch. 1043, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 11-4-3; P.L. 1980, ch. 247, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 185, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-4 - Arson and Fires
Section 11-4-2. - Arson — First degree.
Section 11-4-2.1. - Arson — Custody.
Section 11-4-3. - Arson — Second degree.
Section 11-4-4. - Arson — Third degree.
Section 11-4-5. - Arson — Fourth degree.
Section 11-4-6. - Arson — Fifth degree.
Section 11-4-7. - Arson — Sixth degree.
Section 11-4-8. - Arson — Seventh degree.
Section 11-4-10. - Interference with fire alarm apparatus — Penalty.