Columbia Revocation ordinance (§ 13-99)
Chapter 13: Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations · Article IV. Pawnbrokers
In short: The city's business license administrator can revoke a pawnbroker's license for violating the article's rules, but only after notifying the pawnbroker in writing at the place of business of the alleged violations and giving a reasonable opportunity for a hearing.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
The business license administrator shall have the power and authority to revoke any license issued under this article for any violation by a licensed pawnbroker, of any of the provisions or conditions contained herein; provided such license may be revoked only after the licensee shall have been notified in writing at his place of business, of the violations complained of, and shall have been afforded a reasonable opportunity to have a hearing thereon before the business license administrator.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 13-99
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.