South Carolina Statutes
§ 16-11-170 — Wilfully burning lands of another.
It is unlawful for a person to wilfully and maliciously set fire to or burn any grass, brush, or other combustible matter, causing any woods, fields, fences, or marshes of another person to be set on fire or cause the burning or fire to spread to or to be transmitted to the lands of another, or to aid or assist in such conduct. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years. A person convicted under this section is liable to any person who may have sustained damage.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-317; 1952 Code SECTION 16-317; 1942 Code SECTION 1208; 1932 Code SECTION 1208; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 96; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 215; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 160; G. S. 2497; R. S. 157; 1787 (5) 125; 1857 (12) 617; 1891 (20) 1195; 1919 (31) 59; 1940 (41) 1820; 1956 (49) 1609; 1960 (51) 1602; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 27.
Nearby Sections
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§ 16-11-110
Arson.§ 16-11-140
Burning of crops, fuel or lumber.§ 16-11-150
Burning lands of another without consent.§ 16-11-170
Wilfully burning lands of another.§ 16-11-190
Attempts to burn.§ 16-11-310
Definitions.§ 16-11-311
Burglary; first degree.