Columbia Penalties for violation ordinance (§ 13-60)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article III. Armed Guards and Security Guards
In short: Anyone found guilty of violating this article, on top of any other penalty, cannot apply for a new license for 30 calendar days.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this article shall in addition to any other penalty imposed, be ineligible for a period of thirty (30) calendar days to apply for a new license.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-60
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.