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 objective of this legislation is to promote public health by reducing the availability of tobacco and nicotine products in retail settings. By incentivizing businesses to participate in cessation efforts through grants, the bill seeks to contribute to a broader strategy of decreasing tobacco use and its associated health risks within the community.