New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 150.01 — Arson in the fifth degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 150: Arson, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 150.01
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
150.01 Arson in the fifth degree.
A person is guilty of arson in the fifth degree when he or she
intentionally damages property of another without consent of the owner
by intentionally starting a fire or causing an explosion.
Arson in the fifth degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is arson in the fifth degree in New York?
Arson in the fifth degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 150.01.
Which New York statute covers arson in the fifth degree?
Arson in the fifth degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 150.01 (Arson in the fifth degree).
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