Columbia Public nuisance ordinance (§ 11-319)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article X. Sale of Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine Products and Vapor
In short: Operating a business in violation of this article counts as a public nuisance in Columbia.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall constitute a public nuisance for any person to operate a business in violation of this article.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-319
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.