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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4§ 303 Lumber Arson Or Destruction

§ 303 Lumber Arson Or Destruction

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§ 303 Lumber Arson Or Destruction

This law says it's a crime to deliberately set fire to, damage, or move someone else's pile of wood or lumber.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must act on purpose and with bad intent (willfully and maliciously).
  • •The law covers burning, hurting, destroying, or moving a wood pile or raft that belongs to someone else.
  • •Doing any of those things is a misdemeanor (a criminal offense).

Example

John sees his neighbor's stack of firewood and decides to light it on fire because he's angry.

Because John intentionally burned the neighbor's wood, the law says he can be charged with a misdemeanor.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 303 Lumber Arson Or Destruction

A person who willfully and maliciously burns, injures, or destroys any part of, or the whole of, a pile or raft of wood, plank, boards, or other lumber, or cuts loose or sets adrift the raft or part of the raft, that is the property of another, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 342. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

willfully and maliciouslymisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 300 Vessel Damage Misdemeanor
  • § 301 Vessel Damage Misdemeanor
  • § 302 Sinking Or Adrifting Vessels
  • § 307 Buoy And Beacon Protection
  • § 308 Buoy And Beacon Protection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 303.
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