Rhode Island 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.

Dr. Nolan's Letter to Business Owners

Rules and Regulations

• Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Smoke-free Public Places and Workplaces
• 2005 Retail Liquor License List (exit HEALTH)

Fact Sheet: Smokefree Public Place and Workplace Law

• English
• En Español

No Smoking Signs for Businesses

• English
• En Español

No Smoking Non-compliance Complaint Form

• pdf format
• WORD document

Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Restaurants and Bars

Smokefree Rhode Island Guide for Workplaces

Sample Smokefree Workplace Policies

• Smoke Free Buildings, En Español
• Smoke Free Premises, En Español
• Smoke Free Workplace, En Español

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