Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-1702 — Reckless burning; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 17: Arson, Arizona Revised Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1702
Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.
A. A person commits reckless burning by recklessly causing a fire or explosion which results in damage to an occupied structure, a structure, wildland or property.
B. Reckless burning is a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is reckless burning a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Reckless burning is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1702.
Which Arizona statute covers reckless burning?
Reckless burning is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1702 (Reckless burning; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.