§ 23-20.10-5. Outdoor smoking space.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employer from providing an outdoor smoking space for their employees. Provided, however, that any employer who provides an outdoor area for its employees to smoke must provide an area which is physically separated from the enclosed workplace so as to prevent the migration of smoke into the workplace.
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.