Disorderly houses.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 385.170
in effect385.170. - Disorderly houses.
(a) Definitions. Whenever used in this section, the following terms shall have the indicated meaning:
(1) Controlled substance shall have the meaning assigned by Minnesota Statutes, Section 152.01, Subd. 4.
(2) Prostitution shall have the meaning assigned by Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.321, Subd. 9.
(3) Unlawful liquor sales shall mean the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor or nonsignificants [nonintoxicating] malt liquor.
(4) Prohibited conduct shall mean activities occurring in violation of statutes or ordinances relating to any of the following:
a. Gambling;
b. Prostitution, acts relating thereto, or indecent conduct;
c. Sale or possession of controlled substances; or
d. Unlawful liquor sales.
(5) Disorderly house shall mean a building, dwelling, establishment, premises or place where prohibited conduct occurs. If the building, dwelling, establishment, premises or place is a multi-unit dwelling or residence, hotel or motel, or commercial or office building, this definition only includes the dwelling unit, room or suite of rooms in the hotel or motel, office rooms or suite, or store in which prohibited conduct occurs.
(b) Prohibitions.
(1) No person shall own, operate, manage, maintain or conduct a disorderly house, or invite or attempt to invite others to visit or remain in such disorderly house.
(2) No person shall visit or remain in a disorderly house for the purpose of aiding, abetting, or engaging in prohibited conduct occurring in such disorderly house. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 870.140; 89-Or-092, §§ 1, 2, 5-26-89)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT15OFIS_CH385INGE_385.170DIHOFetched: 11/2/2026