§ 23-20.9-3. Legislative intent — Purpose.
As tobacco now kills over four hundred and thirty-four thousand (434,000) people in the United States each year, it is the intent of this health legislation to eliminate the exposure of children attending school, and other persons working in schools, to the school-site health hazard of tobacco smoke and other tobacco product usage. It is the intent of this health legislation to protect the health and welfare of children in school by eliminating the exposure of children in school to the significant, life-threatening health hazard of tobacco smoke. It is the intent of this health legislation to create a tobacco-free school environment in Rhode Island.
History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 230, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-20.9 - Smoking in Schools
Section 23-20.9-1. - Short title.
Section 23-20.9-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-20.9-3. - Legislative intent — Purpose.
Section 23-20.9-4. - Definitions.
Section 23-20.9-5. - Regulation of smoking in schools.
Section 23-20.9-6. - Repealed.
Section 23-20.9-7. - Non-smoking program — Employees.
Section 23-20.9-8. - Penalties and enforcement.
Section 23-20.9-9. - Clinical use of tobacco products.