Reckless Burning

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Criminal Offenses
  4. Offenses Against Property
  5. Arson—explosives
  6. Reckless Burning

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  1. A person commits reckless burning who:
    1. Recklessly starts a fire on the land, building, structure or personal property of another;
    2. Starts a fire on the person's own land, building, structure or personal property and recklessly allows the fire to escape and burn the property of another; or
    3. Knowingly starts an open air or unconfined fire in violation of a burning ban as provided in § 39-14-306(b).
  2. Reckless burning is a Class A misdemeanor.


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