§926. Art. 126. Arson
(a) Any person subject to this chapter who willfully and maliciously burns or sets on fire an inhabited dwelling, or any other structure, movable or immovable, wherein to the knowledge of the offender there is at the time a human being, is guilty of aggravated arson and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(b) Any person subject to this chapter who willfully and maliciously burns or sets fire to the property of another, except as provided in subsection (a), is guilty of simple arson and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041,
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 926(a) 926(b) |
50:720(a). 50:720(b). |
May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 126), |
In subsection (b), the words "of this section" are omitted as surplusage.
Cross References
Article to be explained, see section 937 of this title.
Burglary when intending to commit offense punishable under this section, see section 929 of this title.
Federal offense, see section 81 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.
Statute of limitations, see section 843 of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 929, 937 of this title.