Columbia Animal control officer ordinance (§ 5-27)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article II. Administration
It shall be the duty of all duly appointed animal control officers to enforce the provisions and carry out the duties prescribed by this chapter. Animal control officers shall have the powers of police officers insofar as may be reasonably necessary in carrying out the duties and functions of this chapter.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-27
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.