Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-20.10-4 (2026)
Prohibition of smoking in places of employment
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Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities within places of employment without exception. This includes common work areas, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, medical facilities, cafeterias, employee lounges, stairs, restrooms, vehicles, and all other enclosed facilities.
This prohibition on smoking shall be communicated to all existing employees by the effective date of this chapter and to all prospective employees upon their application for employment.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 2020–2020 · leading case: K&W Auto., LLC v. Town of Barrington, No. 18-250 (R.I. Jan. 31, 2020).
K&W Auto., LLC v. Town of Barrington, No. 18-250 (R.I. Jan. 31, 2020). “10-3, and in places of employment, § 23-20.10-4, as well as directing the local governing bodies of each school to develop procedures to enforce a prohibition on the use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes by any person utilizing school facilities and to provide…”
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