The bill H.260 aims to prohibit the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products in Vermont that contain specific harmful substances, namely brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye no. 3. It introduces a new section, 18 V.S.A. 4032, which defines "food or food product" and establishes that starting January 1, 2027, these substances will be banned in food intended for human consumption. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to take legal action against violators, including seeking injunctive relief and imposing civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first offenses and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Attorney General will have investigative authority similar to that under the Consumer Protection Act. The effective date for the act is set for July 1, 2025, allowing time for compliance before the prohibition takes effect.