712.3  Arson in the second degree.

Arson which is not arson in the first degree is arson in the second degree when the property which the defendant intends to destroy or damage, or which the defendant knowingly endangers, is a building or a structure, or real property of any kind, or standing crops, or is personal property the value of which exceeds five hundred dollars. Arson in the second degree is a class "C" felony.

Section History: Early form

  [C51, § 2600-2602; R60, § 4224-4226; C73, § 3882-3884; C97, § 4778-4780; C24, § 12986-12988; C27, 31, 35, § 12991-b1, 12991-b3; C39, § 12991.2, 12991.3; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, § 707.2, 707.3; C79, 81, § 712.3]

Internal References

  Referred to in § 712.9


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