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 agree to stop selling these products.

The primary purpose of this legislation is to promote public health by reducing the availability of tobacco and nicotine products in retail settings. By incentivizing businesses to discontinue the sale of these items, the bill seeks to contribute to broader tobacco cessation efforts within the community. There are no deletions from current law mentioned in the text of the bill.