Columbia Chickens at large ordinance (§ 5-98)
Chapter 5: Animals and Fowl · Article V. Chickens
In short: A dog or cat that kills a chicken cannot be declared dangerous or aggressive for that reason alone.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
No dog or cat which kills a chicken will, for that reason alone, be considered a dangerous or aggressive animal.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 5-98
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.