Tobacco Control Program

New Tobacco Control Law

On June 22, 2009 the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act was signed into law giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) some regulatory power over tobacco products. Some aspects of the law took effect immediately while others will be phased in over the next 42 months (see timetable)
Please check the site periodically for more on how the law will affect Rhode Islanders. (More from FDA)

Pending Regulations - Fire Safe Cigarettes

The Fire Safe Cigarettes regulations implementation has been indefinitely postponed. Do not submit certifications at this time. Change in status will be posted on this site. Please check periodically. For more information contact: Seema Dixit, Tobacco Control Program Manager.