Crimes Ordinance Part VIII 8-8 Section 63 Cap. 200 intending without lawful excuse to use it or cause or permit another to use it— (a) to destroy or damage any property belonging to some other person; or (b) to destroy or damage his own or the user’s property in a way which he knows is likely to endanger the life of some other person, shall be guilty of an offence. (Added 48 of 1972 s. 3) [cf. 1971 c. 48 s. 3 U.K.] 63. Punishment of offences (1) A person guilty of arson under section 60 or of an offence under section 60(2) (whether arson or not) shall be liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for life. (2) A person guilty of any other offence under this Part shall be liable on conviction upon indictment to imprisonment for 10 years. (Added 48 of 1972 s. 3) [cf. 1971 c. 48 s. 4 U.K.] 64. Without lawful excuse (1) This section applies to any offence under section 60(1) and any offence under section 61 or 62 other than one involving a threat by the person charged to destroy or damage property in a way which he knows is likely to endanger the life of another or involving an intent by the person charged to use or cause or permit the use of something in his custody or under his control so to destroy or damage property. (2) A person charged with an offence to which this section applies shall, whether or not he would be treated for the Verified Copy Last updated date 16.11.2017