Established; powers and duties.
Springfield, Ill., City Code § 91.02
in effect§ 91.02. - Established; powers and duties.
(a) Primary enforcement of this chapter shall be with the Sangamon County Animal Control Division. The city may enforce this chapter through the Springfield Police Department. The chief of police shall oversee enforcement by the city.
(b) Without limiting those powers and duties prescribed by law and ordinance, animal control officers shall:
(1) Exercise the power and perform the duties contained in this chapter.
(2) Impound animals pursuant to provisions of this chapter at the county animal pound or other facility approved by the chief of police.
(Ord. No. 670-9-95, § 1(Exh. M), 9-19-95; Ord. No. 241-4-96, § 1, 4-2-96; Ord. No. 585-10-03, § 1(Exh. 1), 10-21-03)
Source: City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/il/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIXGERE_CH91ANCO_ARTIIAD_S91.02ESPODUFetched: 11/8/2026