§ 23-20.10-4. Prohibition of smoking in places of employment.
Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within places of employment without exception. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.
This prohibition on smoking shall be communicated to all existing employees by the effective date of this chapter and to all prospective employees upon their application for employment.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 198, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 209, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-20.10 - Public Health and Workplace Safety Act
Section 23-20.10-1. - Short title.
Section 23-20.10-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-20.10-3. - Prohibition of smoking in public places.
Section 23-20.10-4. - Prohibition of smoking in places of employment.
Section 23-20.10-5. - Outdoor smoking space.
Section 23-20.10-6. - Where smoking not regulated.
Section 23-20.10-6.1. - Pari mutual facilities.
Section 23-20.10-7. - Posting of signs.
Section 23-20.10-8. - Nonretaliation.
Section 23-20.10-9. - Enforcement.
Section 23-20.10-10. - Violations and penalties.
Section 23-20.10-11. - Public education.
Section 23-20.10-12. - Governmental agency cooperation.
Section 23-20.10-13. - Other applicable laws.