Columbia Penalty ordinance (§ 13-82)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article IV. Pawnbrokers
In short: Violating this article can bring a fine of up to $1,000.00, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense. License revocation under the article is a separate remedy.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person convicted of violating any provision of this article shall be punishable by a fine, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Each day that a violation of this article continues shall constitute a separate offense. License revocation as provided in this article shall constitute a separate remedy.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-82
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.