It is a class A misdemeanor to wave a burning torch around in the air.
Background information (if available):
941.10 Negligent handling of burning material.
(1) Whoever handles burning material in a highly negligent manner is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Burning material is handled in a highly negligent manner if handled with criminal negligence under s. 939.25 or under circumstances in which the person should realize that a substantial and unreasonable risk of serious damage to another’s property is created.
History: 1977 c. 173; 1987 a. 399.
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