Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 18, § 4030

When it is found or there is probable cause to believe that an article of food or a drug is in violation of the provisions of this title, the Commissioner or Commissioner’s authorized representative may embargo the distribution, sale, use, or transportation of such article until directions for its disposal shall be given by the Commissioner or by action of court. A person, partnership, or corporation that moves, sells, or otherwise disposes of any article so embargoed shall be punished as provided in section 6 of this title.