Columbia Compliance with the law ordinance (§ 13-416)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article XII. Temporary Business Licenses
In short: Temporary special event licensees must follow all city, state and federal laws. If the event involves selling or preparing food, both the licensee and every food vendor must also comply with the City of Columbia Food Code.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
If the temporary special event involves the sale or preparation of food, the licensee and all food vendors must comply with all provisions of the City of Columbia Food Code. Every licensee under this division shall comply with all city, state and federal laws.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-416
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.