2 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
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Home cannabis cultivation is legal in Loudoun County under Virginia state law (VA Code §4.1-1101) — adults 21+ may grow up to 4 plants per household (not per person). Plants must be out of public view, tagged with owner's name and ID, and kept away from those under 21. Loudoun County has not added local cultivation restrictions. Growing for sale remains illegal. HOAs may restrict visible grows. Federal law still prohibits cannabis.
VA Code § 4.1-1101 (Home cultivation of marijuana for personal use; penalties)
§ 4.1-1101 . Home cultivation of marijuana for personal use; penalties. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (c) of § 18.2-248.1 , a person 21 years of age or older may cultivate up to four marijuana plants for personal use at their place of residence; however, at no point shall a household contain more than four marijuana plants. For purposes of this section, a "household" means th...
Virginia's recreational cannabis retail market remains unlaunched as of 2026 — no licensed recreational dispensaries operate. Medical cannabis is available through pharmaceutical processors licensed by the Cannabis Control Authority (CCA). Loudoun County has no county-designated cannabis retail zoning. When state retail launches, Virginia grants local opt-out authority (VA Code §4.1-629) — Loudoun County has not indicated clear policy yet. Medical facilities would fall under pharmacy zoning in C-4 / CLI commercial districts.
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