§ 11-4-4. Arson — Third degree.
Any person who knowingly causes, procures, aids or counsels or creates by means of fire or explosion the damage or destruction of any property of that person or another with the purpose to defraud an insurer 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 five thousand dollars ($5,000), 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, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 345, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 397, § 4; G.L., ch. 397, § 3; P.L. 1927, ch. 1043, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 608, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 11-4-5; 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.