Section 2909.02. Aggravated arson  


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  • (A) No person, by means of fire or explosion, shall knowingly do any of the following:

    (1) Create a substantial risk of serious physical harm to any person other than the offender;

    (2) Cause physical harm to any occupied structure;

    (3) Create, through the offer or acceptance of an agreement for hire or other consideration, a substantial risk of physical harm to any occupied structure.

    (B)

    (1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of aggravated arson.

    (2) A violation of division (A)(1) or (3) of this section is a felony of the first degree.

    (3) A violation of division (A)(2) of this section is a felony of the second degree.

Effective Date: 07-01-1996