Statutes | Cherokee Code Part II Chapter 14 Article III ยง 14-10.50 | 2019
(a) It shall be unlawful to knowingly and willfully start a fire or cause an explosion with the purpose of:
(1) Destroying or damaging any building, dwelling, occupied structure or other property of another exceeding $1,000.00 in value or
(2) Destroying or damaging any property, by the owner, to collect insurance for such loss.
(b) Arson in the first degree shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $15,000.00, by imprisonment for a term of not less than six months nor more than three years, or any combination of them.
(c) Should the commission of this offense result in the death of or serious bodily injury to any person, a sentence of exclusion may be imposed for any period not exceeding life in addition to the punishment authorized above.
(Ord. No. 117, 3-3-2000 Ord. No. 182, 8-6-2012)