§ 18-01-09 — Investigation by state fire marshal - Complaint to bureau of criminal investigation - Records of arson prosecutions

investigation - Records of arson prosecutions.
If any investigation made pursuant to the provisions of section 18-01-07 is insufficient in the
opinion of the state fire marshal, the state fire marshal shall take or cause to be taken the sworn
testimony of all persons having any means of knowledge in relation to the matter under
investigation and shall cause the same to be reduced to writing. If the state fire marshal is of the
opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, the state
fire marshal shall furnish to the bureau of criminal investigation and the state's attorney the
written report created pursuant to section 18-01-07 and a copy of all the pertinent and material

testimony taken in the case. The state fire marshal shall keep a record of the proceedings in all
prosecutions for arson and of the results in all cases in which a final disposition is made.