New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 150.05 — Arson in the fourth 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 § 150.05
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.
150.05 Arson in the fourth degree.
1. A person is guilty of arson in the fourth degree when he recklessly
damages a building or motor vehicle by intentionally starting a fire or
causing an explosion.
2. In any prosecution under this section, it is an affirmative defense
that no person other than the defendant had a possessory or proprietary
interest in the building or motor vehicle.
Arson in the fourth degree is a class E felony.
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What class of felony is arson in the fourth degree in New York?
Arson in the fourth degree is a Class E Felony in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 150.05.
Which New York statute covers arson in the fourth degree?
Arson in the fourth degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 150.05 (Arson in the fourth degree).
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