§ 23-20.9-5 - Regulation of smoking in schools.
SECTION 23-20.9-5
§ 23-20.9-5 Regulation of smoking inschools. – (a) The governing body of each school in Rhode Island shall be responsible forthe development of enforcement procedures to prohibit tobacco product usage byany person utilizing school facilities. All facilities used by a school,whether owned, leased or rented, shall be subject to the provisions of thischapter. Enforcement procedures shall be promulgated and conspicuously postedin each building.
(b) This chapter shall not modify, or be used as a basis formodifying school policies or regulations in effect prior to the passage of thischapter if the existing policies or regulations prohibit tobacco product usagein the school.
(c) All school areas where tobacco product usage isprohibited shall be clearly marked with "nonsmoking area" signs with bold blocklettering at least three inches (3") high stating "Tobacco-Free School –Tobacco Use Prohibited". There shall be at least one "nonsmoking area" sign, inconformance with the above, at every building entrance and in other areas asdesignated by the governing body. Signs shall also be posted in every schoolbus and every school vehicle. Signs as detailed above shall be provided,without charge, by the department of health.