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July 31, 2024

16-7-23. Criminal damage to property in the second degree

(a) A person commits the offense of criminal damage to property in the second degree when he or she:
 

(1) Intentionally damages any property of another person without his or her consent and the damage thereto exceeds $500.00; or
 

(2) Recklessly or intentionally, by means of fire, explosive, or fireworks damages property of another person.
 

(b) A person convicted of the offense of criminal damage to property in the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years.

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