§ 23-6-2. Spitting in public places.
No person shall spit upon the floor, or upon the sides, or upon any of the furnishings or equipment of any public conveyance, not devoted exclusively to smoking, or of any shop, store, hall, church, schoolhouse, railroad station, or other public building, or in the hallways of any private office building or upon the steps or platforms of the conveyance or buildings, or upon the sidewalk of any public highway in this state, except into suitable receptacles provided for that purpose. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be fined not exceeding twenty dollars ($20.00) for each offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1908, ch. 1595, §§ 1, 2; G.L. 1909, ch. 110, §§ 33, 34; G.L. 1923, ch. 154, §§ 33, 34; G.L. 1938, ch. 256, §§ 33, 34; G.L. 1956, § 23-6-2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-6 - Prevention and Suppression of Contagious Diseases
Section 23-6-1. - Common drinking cups and towels.
Section 23-6-2. - Spitting in public places.
Section 23-6-3. - Vaccinations provided by cities or towns.
Section 23-6-4. - Employment of physicians for vaccinations.
Section 23-6-5. - Record of vaccinations.
Section 23-6-6. - Preservation of records.
Section 23-6-7. - Investigation and suppression of poliomyelitis.
Section 23-6-8. - Local authorization of hospital or camp for communicable disease.
Section 23-6-9. - Abatement of unauthorized hospital or camp.