§61-3-1. Burning, etc., of a dwelling or outbuilding; first
degree arson; penalty; definitions. (a) Any person who willfully
and maliciously sets fire to or burns, or who causes to be
burned, or who aids, counsels, procures, persuades, incites,
entices or solicits any person to burn, any dwelling, whether
occupied, unoccupied or vacant, or any outbuilding, whether the
property of himself or herself or of another, shall be guilty of
arson in the first degree and, upon conviction thereof, be
sentenced to the penitentiary for a definite term of
imprisonment which is not less than two nor more than twenty
years. A person imprisoned pursuant to this section is not
eligible for parole prior to having served a minimum of two
years of his or her sentence or the minimum period required by
the provisions of section thirteen, article twelve, chapter
sixty-two of this code, whichever is greater.  (b) As used in
subsection (a) of this section:  (1) "Dwelling" means any
building or structure intended for habitation or lodg