"Pooper Scooper" Ordinance

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

"Pooper Scooper" Ordinance

If your dog leaves droppings on public property or on private property where the animal does not reside, the owner is responsible for cleaning up the mess and disposing of it in a sanitary manner. It is recommended that the dog owner carry plastic bags for this purpose when taking their pets for walks away from their own property.

If a citizen sees a pet owner violating the ordinance, that person may call Animal Control at 573-449-1888 and file a complaint.

The owner can be issued a summons for violation of the ordinance if a complaining witness is available.

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