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VT H0260
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Monique Priestley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, delivery, or distribution of food products containing brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or red dye no. 3 in Vermont, effective January 1, 2027
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"Food" is defined broadly to include any raw, cooked, or processed edible substances, including ice, beverages, and ingredients intended for human consumption
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Attorney General may bring civil actions for injunctive relief, costs, and attorney's fees in Superior Court
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Civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first violations and up to $10,000 for each subsequent violation
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Act takes effect July 1, 2025, with an 18-month compliance period before the substance ban begins
Legislative Description
An act relating to prohibiting certain substances in food manufactured, sold, or distributed in Vermont
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
2/19/2025