Oregon Code § 164.325·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Arson
in the first degree.
(1) A person commits the crime of arson in the first degree if:
(a) By starting a
fire or causing an explosion, the person intentionally damages:
(A) Protected
property of another;
(B) Any property,
whether the property of the person or the property of another person, and such
act recklessly places another person in danger of physical injury or protected
property of another in danger of damage; or
(C) Any property,
whether the property of the person or the property of another person, and
recklessly causes serious physical injury to a firefighter or peace officer
acting in the line of duty relating to the fire; 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
first degree is a Class A felony. [1971 c.743 §144; 1991 c.946 §1; 2005 c.706 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 164.325
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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