2 rules for unincorporated Loudoun County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Door-to-door commercial soliciting in Loudoun County requires a Peddler's Permit from the Loudoun County Department of Fire-Rescue (issuing authority per Ord. Ch. 1056). Applicants submit to a background check, pay a fee, and carry a photo ID badge while canvassing. Hours restricted to 9 AM - 8 PM per county ordinance. Religious, political, and charitable canvassing exempt under First Amendment (Watchtower v. Village of Stratton, 2002). Incorporated towns (Leesburg, Purcellville) issue their own permits.
Loudoun County does not maintain a central no-knock registry, but residents can post 'No Soliciting' or 'No Trespassing' signs that are legally enforceable under VA Code §18.2-119 (trespass after forbidden). Solicitors ignoring clearly posted signs face citations under Ord. Ch. 1056 plus state trespass charges. Most Ashburn, Brambleton, Broadlands, and Lansdowne HOAs also prohibit soliciting community-wide — ignoring HOA signs triggers additional trespass liability.
VA Code § 18.2-119 (Trespass after having been forbidden to do so; penalties)
§ 18.2-119 . Trespass after having been forbidden to do so; penalties. If any person without authority of law goes upon or remains upon the lands, buildings or premises of another, or any portion or area thereof, after having been forbidden to do so, either orally or in writing, by the owner, lessee, custodian, or the agent of any such person, or other person lawfully in charge thereof, or afte...
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