Rhode Island § 23-20.9-3 § 23-20.9-3. Legislative intent — Purpose.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-20.9-3 — § 23-20.9-3. Legislative intent — Purpose.

Rhode Island § 23-20.9-3

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-20.9Smoking in Schools

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-20.9-3 (2026).

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§ 23-20.9-3. Legislative intent — Purpose.
As tobacco now kills over four hundred and thirty-four thousand (434,000) people in
            the United States each year, it is the intent of this health legislation to eliminate
            the exposure of children attending school, and other persons working in schools, to
            the school-site health hazard of tobacco smoke and other tobacco product usage. It
            is the intent of this health legislation to protect the health and welfare of children
            in school by eliminating the exposure of children in school to the significant, life-threatening
            health hazard of tobacco smoke. It is the intent of this health legislation to create
       

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§ 23-20.9-3. Legislative intent — Purpose.

As tobacco now kills over four hundred and thirty-four thousand (434,000) people in the United States each year, it is the intent of this health legislation to eliminate the exposure of children attending school, and other persons working in schools, to the school-site health hazard of tobacco smoke and other tobacco product usage. It is the intent of this health legislation to protect the health and welfare of children in school by eliminating the exposure of children in school to the significant, life-threatening health hazard of tobacco smoke. It is the intent of this health legislation to create a tobacco-free school environment in Rhode Island.