18-801 ARSON — DEFINITIONS.

18-801. Arson — Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) "Damage", in addition to its ordinary meaning, includes any charring, scorching, burning or breaking, and shall include any diminution in the value of any property as a consequence of an act;

(2) "Dwelling" means any structure used or intended for use as human habitation;

(3) "Structure" means any building of any kind, including fixtures and appurtenances attached thereto, any coliseum, bridge or carport, any tent or other portable building, or any vehicle, vessel, watercraft or aircraft;

(4) "Real property" means any land, and shall include any crops growing thereon;

(5) "Personal property" means any tangible property, including anything severed from the land;

(6) "Forest land" means any brush covered land, cut-over land, forest, prairie, grasslands, wetlands or woods;

(7) "Firefighter" means any person assisting in the suppression or extinguishment of any fire or explosion.

History:

[18-801, added 1993, ch. 107, sec. 2, p. 274.]