12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire

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12.1-21-03. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire

A person who knows that a fire which was started or maintained, albeit lawfully, by him or

with his assent is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another is guilty of a

class A misdemeanor if he willfully fails either to take reasonable measures to put out or control

the fire when he can do so without substantial risk to himself or to give a prompt fire alarm.

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