# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 1. Arson and Burning

#### Section 6-112

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Crime of malicious or fraudulent burning" means a violation of Sec. 6-104, Sec. 6-105, or Sec. 6-106 of this subtitle.

  (3) "Serious physical injury" has the meaning stated in Sec. 3-201 of this article.

(b) A person may not commit a crime of malicious or fraudulent burning that results in the death of or serious physical injury to a firefighter.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

(d) A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence imposed for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.

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