Columbia Purchase or possession on behalf of minors ordinance (§ 13-450)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article XIII. Marijuana Business Licensing
In short: It's illegal to buy, attempt to buy, or possess marijuana on behalf of anyone under 21, unless federal, state, or local law otherwise allows it.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to purchase, or attempt to purchase or possess, any marijuana for a person under the age of twenty-one (21) years, unless otherwise allowed by federal, state, or local law.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-450
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.