Columbia Term; renewal ordinance (§ 11-200)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VI. Junk Dealers and Junkyards
In short: A license under this chapter takes effect the day it's issued and expires the next June 30. To renew, you must file a written application with the director on forms provided by the business license administrator.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
(a) Any license or renewal license issued hereunder shall be effective as of the date of its issuance and shall expire the next June thirtieth.
(b) An applicant for a renewal license shall file with the director a written application upon forms provided by the business license administrator.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-200
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.