The bill H.260 aims to prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products in Vermont that contain certain harmful substances, specifically brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye no. 3. The proposed legal language introduces a new section, 18 V.S.A. 4032, which defines "food or food product" and outlines the restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2027. This section specifies that any food product intended for human consumption containing these substances will be illegal.

Additionally, the bill grants the Attorney General the authority to take legal action against violators, including seeking injunctive relief and imposing civil penalties of up to $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations. The Attorney General's enforcement powers are aligned with those under the Consumer Protection Act. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for compliance before the restrictions are enforced.