MUNICIPALITY |
ORDINANCE |
DATE OF ADOPTION |
ORDINANCE # |
BARRINGTON |
An Ordinance Regulating the use of Tobacco Products… Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality (excludes Barrington Beach) |
02/12/1996 |
96-3 |
BLOCK ISLAND |
none |
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BRISTOL |
Tobacco Use at Youth Events Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality (excludes town beach, golf course, and areas of town common >50 ft from rec area). Violation punishable by ejection and fine. |
02/14/1996 |
1996-03 |
BURRILLVILLE |
Policy on Smoking in the Workplace Tobacco use prohibited in all town owned or leased buildings (designated smoking area outside). |
04/25/1990 |
90-125 |
CENTRAL FALLS |
none |
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CHARLESTOWN |
Smoking Policy Smoking prohibited in Town Hall except in designated area in the rear corner of the Council Chamber where a separate exhaust system is installed for the purpose of keeping the rest of the workplace smoke free. |
04/17/1997 |
policy only |
COVENTRY |
Smoke-Free Workplace Policy Tobacco use prohibited in all town owned or leased buildings effective June 1, 1993. |
03/22/1993 |
28-93-2446 |
COVENTRY
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Athletic and Recreational Facilities - Prohibition of Smoking Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality |
03/10/1997 |
4-97-0207 |
COVENTRY
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Tobacco Dealer's License It is unlawful to sell or offer for retail, give away, or deliver tobacco without a tobacco dealer's license from the Town of Coventry. Retailers must obtain a state license prior to requesting a city license. The license is good for 5 years. The Coventry Police Department will conduct at least 2 compliance checks of every license holder each year. Violators will be checked more frequently until 2 checks are completed without violation. Violators must appear in court and are subject to fines and suspension or revocation of license. Businesses which have vending machines are subject to the same. |
03/26/2001 |
1-01-0223 |
CRANSTON |
Tobacco use prohibited in all town owned or leased buildings |
07/26/1993 |
not available |
CRANSTON
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Tobacco Dealer's License It is unlawful to sell or offer for retail, give away, or deliver tobacco products withouta tobacco dealer's license from the City of Cranston. Retailers must obtain a state license prior to requesting a city license. The license fee is $25 for a maximum of 5 years. The Cranston Police Department will conduct at least 2 compliance checks of every license holder each year. Violators will be checked more frequently until 2 checks are completed without violation. Violators must appear in court and are subject to fines and suspension or revocation of license. Businesses which have vending machines are subject to the same. |
05/29/2001 |
2001-15 |
CUMBERLAND |
none |
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EAST GREENWICH |
Tobacco use prohibited in all public buildings. |
not available |
policy only |
EAST GREENWICH
continued
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Smoking in Restaurants All licensed restaurants (excluding bars prohibiting entrance to persons under 21 years of age) must either make the entire restaurant completely smoke-free or provide a separate, enclosed smoking area. No one under 18 may be served in the smoking area. The separate, enclosed smoking area must be separated by solid walls, floors, ceilings and automatically closing doors. It must be at negative pressure with respect to smoke-free areas and all air must be immediately exhausted to the outside of the building. Violations are punishable by fine, mandatory attendance at a tobacco education session, and suspension or loss of license. |
04/25/2000 passed |
Article VII Sec. 10-300 - 10-305 |
EAST PROVIDENCE |
Sale of Cigarettes by Vending Machine Restricted Tobacco vending machines must be in establishments which prohibit entry to persons under 18 years of age or be equipped with a locking device. |
revised 01/04/1994 |
9-13 |
EAST PROVIDENCE
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Sale of Cigarette Rolling Papers Prohibited The sale of rolling papers is prohibited except for those that are part of an industrial manufactured cigarette or included in a package with loose tobacco. |
revised 01/18/1994 |
9-14 |
EAST PROVIDENCE
continued
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Purchase, Sale or Delivery of Tobacco Products to Persons Under 18 Prohibited; Notice of Law to be Posted Purchase of tobacco products by a person under 18 years of age is prohibited. Sale or delivery of tobacco products to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited. Violations punishable by fines and appearance in municipal court required. Notice of law must be posted. |
revised 03/02/1999 |
9-15 |
EXETER |
Tobacco use prohibited in all public buildings. |
1993 |
policy only |
FOSTER |
No Smoking Policy Smoking prohibited in all town owned buildings except in areas specifically designated by the Town Council. Police dispatchers may smoke at their desks during mealtime as long as no one else is present and a smoke filter is used. |
10/09/1986 |
policy only |
GLOCESTER |
Smoking prohibited in Town Hall (only public building in town). Policy may be unwritten but understood. |
not available |
policy only |
HOPKINTON |
Workplace Smoking Policy Smoking prohibited in all town-operated buildings. |
05/20/1994 |
policy only |
JAMESTOWN |
An Ordinance Regulating the Use of Tobacco Products… Tobacco use prohibited at the Jamestown Community Playground. |
03/24/1997 |
15-18 |
JOHNSTON |
None other than state laws governing tobacco which apply to the towns. |
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LINCOLN |
Smoke Free Policy Tobacco use prohibited in town owned buildings (except for designated areas outside of buildings). |
01/19/1993 |
policy only |
LITTLE COMPTON |
Smoking in Town Buildings Smoking prohibited in any town building that is under the control of the Town Council. |
04/07/1994 |
2-8 |
MIDDLETOWN |
Purchase, Sale or Delivery of Tobacco Products to Persons Under 18 Purchase of tobacco products by a person under 18 years of age is prohibited. Sale or delivery of tobacco products to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited. |
06/20/1995 |
130.38 |
MIDDLETOWN
continued
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Regulating the Operation of Cigarette & Tobacco Vending Machines Tobacco vending machines must be equipped with a locking device and may not dispense non-tobacco products. Cigarettes may not be sold in packs of less than 20. |
06/20/1995 |
130.99 |
MIDDLETOWN
continued
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Smoking Restrictions, Signs Tobacco use prohibited in areas where smoking is a hazard as designated by the Fire Chief. |
1973 code |
91.07 |
NARRAGANSETT |
Offenses Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality |
03/16/1998 |
765-13-10 |
NARRAGANSETT
continued
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Decision was made to have no smoking in town hall and this was posted. But it is not a town ordinance. |
not available |
policy only |
NEWPORT |
Athletic & Recreational Facilities -- Prohibition of Smoking Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at and within 100 feet of athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality |
1997 |
12.32.090 |
NEWPORT
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Easton's Beach -- Regulations Tobacco use prohibited in or at the carousel at Easton's Beach. |
1997 |
12.32.060 |
NEWPORT
continued
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Smoking on Buses Prohibited -- Signs Required Smoking is prohibited on buses operating in the city. |
not available |
5.64.080 |
NORTH KINGSTOWN |
No Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited in all workplaces owned or operated by the town. Non-smoking employees may object, in writing, to any smoke hazard or discomfort near his/her work station. |
06/23/1993 |
policy only |
NORTH PROVIDENCE |
Smoking in Recreational Areas Tobacco use prohibited at all times in public recreational areas including bleachers, stands, and areas within 15 feet of dugouts, playground at Olney Park, and the beach at Notte Park. |
06/03/1997 |
not available |
NORTH PROVIDENCE
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Ordinance Related to the Display and Sale of Tobacco Related Products Businesses may not display tobacco products in an area where individuals under the age of eighteen will have physical or visual access thereto. Violators are subject to fines and loss of license to sell tobacco products. |
07/05/2000 |
00-019 |
NORTH SMITHFIELD |
Smoking Prohibition Tobacco use prohibited in school buildings or on school grounds of any type. Tobacco use prohibited in any municipal building (except for designated areas outside of buildings). Tobacco use prohibited in any building used for recreation or any recreational grounds used for youth activities. |
1997 |
12.14 |
PAWTUCKET |
Smoking Tobacco use prohibited in any buildings or portions of buildings owned, rented, leased, or used by the city or any agencies of the city. Also, smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of the entrances/exits to these buildings. Exceptions include designated smoking areas (no more than one per building) and portions of the building used solely as private residences. |
05/26/1994 |
345-1 -- 345-6 |
PAWTUCKET
continued
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Tobacco and Snuff No person under the age of 18 may purchase nor shall anyone sell, give, or deliver to any person under 18 years of age tobacco or snuff. Those violating this ordinance will be subject to a fine. |
07/11/1996 |
365-1-- 365-2 |
PAWTUCKET
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Use at Public and Recreational Facilities Tobacco use is prohibited except in designated areas at athletic and recreational facilities owned or operated by the city. |
04/09/1998 |
365-3 -- 365-7 |
PORTSMOUTH |
An Ordinance Regulating the Use of Tobacco Products… Tobacco use prohibited during youth events at athletic or recreational facilities owned or leased by the municipality |
08/27/1996 |
96-8-27 |
PORTSMOUTH
contiuned
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Smoking: Students and Personnel Tobacco use prohibited in all school buildings, school grounds, and school vehicles, and outside areas within 25 feet of the school effective September 1, 1996. |
10/10/1995 |
5131.5 4320 |
PROVIDENCE |
None. |
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RICHMOND |
Smoking prohibited in town hall and municipal buildings. |
c. 1985 |
policy only |
SCITUATE |
Working on an ordinance which would prohibit smoking in all town owned buildings and facilities most likely including athletic fields. The bill has not yet been passed. |
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SMITHFIELD |
Tobacco use prohibited in all town buildings with the exception of the police department effective January 1, 1994. |
11/16/1993 |
policy only |
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Tobacco use is also prohibited on all town property including school property, Deerfield Park, and the Senior Center. |
11/16/1993 |
policy only |
SOUTH KINGSTOWN |
No written policies regarding tobacco use. Smoking is not permitted in town buildings. This policy may be unwritten but is understood. |
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TIVERTON |
Tobacco use prohibited in all town owned or leased buildings. |
10/26/1998 |
policy only |
WARREN |
Smoking Prohibited Tobacco use prohibited at Town Council meetings. |
Code 1967 |
2-36 |
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The use of tobacco products is prohoibited at town's athletic fields |
09/19/00 |
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Tobacco use prohibited in town buildings. (working on making this an ordinance) |
not available |
policy only |
WARWICK |
Tobacco Dealer's License Anyone wishing to sell or offer for retail, give away, or deliver tobacco products must obtain a tobacco dealer's license from the City of Warwick. License holders and their agents/employees are prohibited from selling, distributing or delivering any tobacco product to an individual under 18 years of age. Also prohibited is the advertising of tobacco products outside the place of business within 1/2 mile of any school, playground or youth recreational area. The Warwick Police Department will conduct at least 2 compliance checks of every license holder each year. Violators will be checked more frequently until 2 checks are completed without violation. Violators must appear in court and are subject to fines and suspension or revocation of license. Businesses which have vending machines are subject to the same. |
07/11/2000 |
10-21 -- 10-28 |
WEST GREENWICH |
Smoking prohibited in town hall. |
not available |
policy only |
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Smoking and alcohol use are prohibited in town fields during youth events |
10/11/2000 |
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WEST WARWICK |
Smoking in Schools Tobacco use prohibited by any person utilizing school facilities including but not limited to buildings, fields, and parking lots. |
08/05/1997 |
97-09-02 |
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Smoking/Possession by Minors Prohibited Sale or delivery of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited. No person under 18 years of age may use tobacco on public streets or in public places. |
08/05/1997 |
97-09-05 |
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Smoking Prohibited/ Public Properties Tobacco use in public buildings, public parks, indoor or outdoor recreational areas or facilities owned or leased by the town or vehicles owned or leased by the town is prohibited (except in designated smoking areas outside the building). Smoking on pubic streets or sidewalks adjacent to a gas station is also prohibited. |
08/05/1997 |
97-09-04 |
WESTERLY |
None. |
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WOONSOCKET |
Tobacco license holders found in violation for selling to minors may face charges in municipal court rather than district court. |
not available |
not available |
