Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the fourth degree to a class C felony if the offense was committed during the time period and within the geographic area in which a red flag warning was in effect. Provides that the state of mind requirement with respect to the attendant circumstance that the red flag warning was in effect is negligence. (SD1)

Statutes affected:
HB1842: 132-13, 708-8254
HB1842 HD1: 132-13, 708-8254
HB1842 SD1: 132-13, 708-8254
Latest: 132-13, 708-8254