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| RI Tobacco Control Program |
3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: 401-222-3293
Fax: 401-222-4415
Contact: Seema Dixit |
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Tobacco Control Program
| Smokefree Public Place and Workplace Law |
On June 29, 2004, Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed into law a bill passed by the RI General Assembly that prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces in Rhode Island. The “Public Health and Workplace Safety Law” will take effect March 1, 2005. This law will protect Rhode Islanders at work and in public places from the effects of secondhand smoke. The law ensures a smoke-free environment for business owners, employees, and the public. Rhode Islanders will reap the health and economic benefits of being smoke-free.
Rules and Regulations
Fact Sheet: Smokefree Public Place and Workplace Law
No Smoking Signs for Businesses
No Smoking Non-compliance Complaint Form
Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Restaurants and Bars
Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Workplaces
Sample Smokefree Workplace Policies
Order Form for No Smoking Materials
Items available for ordering include:
- 8.5” x 11” No Smoking Sign (English)
- 8.5” x 11” No Smoking Sign (Spanish)
- 3” x 3” No Smoking Sign Static Cling Window Label (English)
- 3” x 3” No Smoking Sign Static Cling Window Label (Spanish)
- Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Restaurants and Bars
- Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Workplaces
- Sample Smokefree Workplace Policies (English)
- Sample Smokefree Workplace Policies (Spanish)
Smokefree Workplace Radio Spots
"Waitress" English, En Español
"We're Number 7 " English, En Español
"Factory" English, En Español
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News |
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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.
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