Columbia Penalties for chapter violations ordinance (§ 5-16)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article I. In General
In short: Violating this chapter, where no other penalty is set, can bring a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days in confinement, or both, upon conviction.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, where no penalty is otherwise provided, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); or by confinement not to exceed thirty (30) days; or by both such fine and confinement.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-16
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.