Iowa Code 712.5 – Reckless use of fire, explosives, or destructive devices
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 712.5
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
- property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
712.5 Reckless use of fire, explosives, or destructive devices.
Any person who uses fire, explosives, or destructive devices to recklessly endanger the property or safety of another shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C51, §2607; R60, §4231; C73, §3889; C97, §4785; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12992; C46, 50, 54,
58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §707.7; C79, 81, §712.5]
2023 Acts, ch 12, §3, 8
Referred to in §712.9
Section stricken and rewritten
Any person who uses fire, explosives, or destructive devices to recklessly endanger the property or safety of another shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C51, §2607; R60, §4231; C73, §3889; C97, §4785; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12992; C46, 50, 54,
58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §707.7; C79, 81, §712.5]
2023 Acts, ch 12, §3, 8
Referred to in §712.9
Section stricken and rewritten