Crimes Act 1900 No 40
Historical version for 23 June 2011 to 7 July 2011 (accessed 24 May 2013 at 01:10) Current version

196   Destroying or damaging property with intent to injure a person

(1)  A person who destroys or damages property, intending by the destruction or damage to cause bodily injury to another, is liable:
(a)  to imprisonment for 7 years, or
(b)  if the destruction or damage is caused by means of fire or explosives, to imprisonment for 14 years.
(2)  A person who, during a public disorder, destroys or damages property, intending by the destruction or damage to cause bodily injury to another, is liable:
(a)  to imprisonment for 9 years, or
(b)  if the destruction or damage is caused by means of fire or explosives, to imprisonment for 16 years.
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