Columbia Metal detectors and geocaching ordinance (§ 17-133)
Chapter 17: Parks and Recreation · Article IV. Conduct Regulations
It shall be unlawful to use metal detectors in a park without a permit. It shall be unlawful to place and leave caches or other containers for the purpose of geocaching or treasure hunting in a park without a permit.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 17-133
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.