# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 1. Arson and Burning

#### Section 6-105

(a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $1,000.

(b) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the personal property of another.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of malicious burning in the second degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)