Columbia Penalty ordinance (§ 11-180)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VI. Junk Dealers and Junkyards
In short: Violating sections 11-176 through 11-179 or division 2 of this article can bring a fine of up to $500, up to three months in jail, or both, on top of license revocation or suspension under section 11-202. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of sections 11-176 through 11-179 and division 2 of this article in addition to the revocation or suspension of the license as provided in section 11-202 hereof, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined in an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or be imprisoned in jail for a period of time not exceeding three (3) months, or may be both so fined and imprisoned. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and may be punished as such.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-180
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.