The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 491, aims to establish a grant program to support efforts in ceasing the sale of tobacco and nicotine products. The bill introduces new legal language that mandates the creation of a grant program specifically designed to provide financial assistance to convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail establishments that commit to stopping the sale of these products.

The purpose of this legislation is to promote public health by encouraging retailers to eliminate tobacco and nicotine sales, thereby contributing to broader cessation efforts. The bill does not include any deletions from current law, focusing solely on the introduction of the new grant program to facilitate this initiative.