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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:

  1. accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
  2. involved in an emergency
  3. involved in an official school, religious or other activity sponsored and/or supervised by a civic organization
  4. involved in lawful employment
  5. 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.