Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 81


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 81. Arson within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction

      Whoever, within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction
    of the United States, willfully and maliciously sets fire to or
    burns any building, structure or vessel, any machinery or building
    materials or supplies, military or naval stores, munitions of war,
    or any structural aids or appliances for navigation or shipping, or
    attempts or conspires to do such an act, shall be imprisoned for
    not more than 25 years, fined the greater of the fine under this
    title or the cost of repairing or replacing any property that is
    damaged or destroyed, or both.
      If the building be a dwelling or if the life of any person be
    placed in jeopardy, he shall be fined under this title or
    imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.



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