# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 1. Arson and Burning

#### Section 6-107

(a) A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to:

  (1) set fire to or burn a structure; or

  (2) explode a destructive device, as defined in Sec. 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

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