Rhode Island Indoor Vaping & Smoking Laws (2026)
Restricted: In Rhode Island, vaping is banned in workplaces, restaurants, and bars.
RestrictedVerified Jul 18, 2026
In Rhode Island, vaping is banned in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Rhode Island's Public Health and Workplace Safety Act defines "smoking" to include electronic cigarettes and ENDS, and the ban applies in all public places (including bars and restaurants) and workplaces.
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Covers where indoor vaping and e-cigarette use is restricted under state clean-indoor-air law. Local ordinances and private-property rules can be stricter. General legal information, not legal advice.
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