Parents & Youth
The following list of selected Edina ordinances and Minnesota State Statutes
is provided to aid parents and others who work with youth in our community.
Curfew
Following are the categorized ages and curfew times for juveniles, as adopted
by the Edina City Council at its meeting Sept. 17, 2002. It is unlawful for
a juvenile to be in any public place or establishment, according to age, after
the hours listed unless:
- accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
- involved in an emergency
- involved in an official school, religious or other activity sponsored and/or supervised by a civic organization
- involved in lawful employment
- on an errand at the direction of the parent or guardian
| AGE |
SUNDAY-THURSDAY |
FRIDAY-SATURDAY |
| Under 12 |
9 p.m. |
10 p.m. |
| 12-14 |
10 p.m. |
11 p.m. |
| 15-17 |
11 p.m. |
Midnight |
School Conduct
No one in any school or on grounds adjacent to the school shall disturb the
peace and order of such school. No one shall loiter on school grounds or in
any school structure.
It is unlawful to introduce into any school building or property any firearm,
pellet gun, BB gun or replica firearm without permission of the person in charge
of the school. State statutes prohibit the possession of or storage of any dangerous
weapon on school property.
It is unlawful to threaten, directly or indirectly, to commit a crime of
violence in order to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building.
Open House Parties
No one having control of any residence or premises shall allow an open house
party to take place if any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance is possessed
or consumed at the party by a minor.
Alcohol
It is unlawful for anyone under 21 years to consume, purchase, possess or
attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverage.
Tobacco
It is unlawful to sell or furnish tobacco or tobacco-related devices to a
person under 18 years. It is unlawful for anyone under 18 to possess, use, purchase
or attempt to purchase tobacco or tobacco-related devices.
Other Substances
No person shall possess, sell or exchange any controlled substance, except
as authorized by law. No person shall inhale or drink any substance commonly
known as lacquer, cement, adhesive, glue, nail polish remover, thinner or similar
substances that release toxic vapors for the purpose of intoxication.
If you have any questions about this information, or other safety or security
concerns, call Crime Prevention, Edina Police Department, 952-826-1610.
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