Columbia Penalties ordinance (§ 9-7)
Chapter 9: Fire Prevention and Protection · Article I. In General
In short: Violating this chapter or ignoring an order made under it is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1.00 to $1,000.00, 1 to 90 days in jail, or both. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or fail to comply with any order made hereunder, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not less than one (1) day nor more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day a violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 9-7
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.