Columbia Revocation of license ordinance (§ 13-318)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article XII. Temporary Business Licenses
In short: The city's business license administrator can revoke a license for lying on the application or while running the business, for any violation of this chapter, or for operating the temporary business unlawfully or in a way that breaches the peace or threatens public health, safety or welfare.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Licenses issued under this division may be revoked by the business license administrator for any of the following reasons:
(1) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license.
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on the business.
(3) Any violation of this chapter.
(4) Conducting the temporary business in an unlawful manner or in a manner that constitutes a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-318
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.