Columbia Penalty ordinance (§ 13-260.9)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article IX. Miscellaneous Business Regulations
In short: Violating any provision of this division is a misdemeanor, and anyone convicted is punished as set out in section 1-8 of the city code.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person violating any provision of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-260.9
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.