TOWN OF OCCOQUAN, VIRGINIA

PROPOSED CANNABIS/MARIJUANA SALES TAX - PUBLIC HEARING

Town Council

October 20, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to § 58.1-3007 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, that the Occoquan Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a new ordinance which would impose a sales tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products (Cannabis) in the Town of Occoquan, as required by § 4.1-1004 of the Code of Virginia. The proposed ordinance would set the sales tax for Cannabis as follows:

1. The proposed ordinance establishes the Town's local Cannabis sales tax at 3.5%, which is the maximum rate permitted by Virginia Code § 4.1-1004.

2. If adopted, the tax ordinance will take effect on the first day of the second month following enactment, as provided by Virginia law, and the tax rate will remain in effect for at least three years.

The proposed tax rate and ordinance are available for review in Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, Virginia 22125 and online at www.occoquanva.gov. The Town Council public hearing is being held on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Occoquan Town Hall, located at 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, Virginia 22125. At the public hearing, the citizens of the locality shall be given an opportunity to appear before, and be heard by, the Town Council on the subject of the tax levy. The Occoquan Town Hall is an accessible building. If a member of the public wishes to obtain an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the public hearing, please contact the Town Hall Office Staff to arrange for the accommodation as far in advance as possible.

The Town Council of the Town of Occoquan, Virginia

Run Date: October 8th, 2026

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