Columbia Parents responsible for compliance of minors ordinance (§ 11-117)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article IV. Diseases
In short: If a minor who lives at home has a sexually transmitted disease, the parents or legal guardian are legally responsible for making sure the minor complies with the requirements of this article.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
When any minor has acquired a sexually transmitted disease and such minor is living with his parents or legal guardian, such parents or legal guardian shall be legally responsible for the compliance of such minor with the requirements of this article.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-117
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.