Columbia Penalties for article violations ordinance (§ 13-32)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article II. Occupation Licenses
In short: Violating this article is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days in city jail, or both, unless the article specifies a different penalty. Each day a violation is committed or allowed to continue counts as a separate offense.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or be imprisoned in the city jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or be both so fined and imprisoned. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-32
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.