SCS/HB 196 - This act requires a prosecution for the crimes of arson, knowingly burning or exploding, recklessly burning or exploding, and negligently burning or exploding to commence within five years. In addition to the current provisions of Section 569.040, RSMo, a person commits the crime of arson in the first degree when he or she damages a building or inhabitable structure, by starting a fire or explosion, in an attempt to produce methamphetamine.
A person who commits arson in the first degree in this manner is guilty of a Class B felony unless a person suffers serious physical injury or has died as a result of a fire or explosion started in an attempt by the defendant to produce methamphetamine.
This act is similar to certain provisions of CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 353 (2005).
SUSAN HENDERSON