Oregon Code § 164.315·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Arson
in the second degree.
(1) A person commits the crime of arson in the second degree if:
(a) By starting a
fire or causing an explosion, the person intentionally damages:
(A) Any building
of another that is not protected property; or
(B) Any property
of another and the damages to the property exceed $750; or
(b) By knowingly
engaging in the manufacture of methamphetamine, the person causes fire or
causes an explosion that damages property described in paragraph (a) of this
subsection.
(2) Arson in the
second degree is a Class C felony. [1971 c.743 §143; 2001 c.432 §1; 2005 c.706 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 164.315
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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