Expands the crime of arson in the first degree to include fires caused by the manufacture of a controlled substance.
This bill amends the penal law to include fires caused by the manufacture of a controlled substance within the crime of arson in the first degree. It specifies that a person is guilty of arson in the first degree if they cause a fire while manufacturing, attempting to manufacture, or endeavoring to manufacture a controlled substance. The definition of "controlled substance" is provided in the penal law. This change aims to address the dangers associated with illegal drug manufacturing.
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