71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session
 
NOTE:  Matter within  { +  braces and plus signs + } in an
amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
signs - } is existing law to be omitted. New sections are within
 { +  braces and plus signs + } .
 
LC 1991
 
                           A-Engrossed
 
                         House Bill 3109
                  Ordered by the House April 24
            Including House Amendments dated April 24
 
Sponsored by Representative KROPF (at the request of Oregon Fire
  Chiefs' Association)
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure.
 
    { - Expands definition of protected property for arson in
first degree to include private buildings with appraised value of
$100,000 or more. Lessens degree of injury to firefighter or
peace officer required for charge of arson in first degree. - }
   { +  Modifies crime of arson in second degree. + }
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to arson; amending ORS 164.315.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1. ORS 164.315 is amended to read:
  164.315. (1) A person commits the crime of arson in the second
degree if, 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 + }.
  (2) Arson in the second degree is a Class C felony.
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