Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102 — Arson.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Property Destruction, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits arson if, under circumstances not amounting to aggravated arson, the person by means of fire or explosives unlawfully and intentionally damages: (2)(a) any property with intention of defrauding an insurer; or (2)(b) the property of another. (3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a second degree felony. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a second degree felony if: (3)(b)(i) the damage caused is or exceeds $5,000 in value; (3)(b)(ii) as a proximate result of the fire or explosion, any person not a participant in the offense suffers serious bodily injury as defined in Section 76-1-101.5; (3)(b)(iii)(A) the damage caused is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000 in value; and (3)(b)(iii)(B) at the time of the offense the actor has been previously convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-103 regarding aggravated arson within 10 years prior to the commission of the violation of Subsection (2)(b). (3)(c) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony if: (3)(c)(i) the damage caused is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000 in value; (3)(c)(ii) as a proximate result of the fire or explosion, any person not a participant in the offense suffers substantial bodily injury as defined in Section 76-1-101.5; (3)(c)(iii) the fire or explosion endangers human life; or (3)(c)(iv)(A) the damage caused is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500 in value; and (3)(c)(iv)(B) at the time of the offense the actor has been previously convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-103 regarding aggravated arson within 10 years prior to the commission of the violation of Subsection (2)(b). (3)(d) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor if the damage caused: (3)(d)(i) is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500 in value; or (3)(d)(ii)(A) is less than $500; and (3)(d)(ii)(B) at the time of the offense the actor has been previously convicted of a violation of this section or Section 76-6-103 regarding aggravated arson within 10 years prior to the commission of the violation of Subsection (2)(b). (3)(e) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class B misdemeanor if the damage caused is less than $500.
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Is arson a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: arson ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102.
Arson with intent to defraud insurer: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102(3)(a)) · Arson of property of another — damage under $500: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102(3)(e))
Which Utah statute covers arson?
Arson is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-102 (Arson).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.