Model

Examples

• Rhode Island rules (adopted 2004)
• Hawaii smokefree law (effective 2006)

Rhode Island Smoke-free Rules and Regulations, adopted by the Rhode Island Health Department, December 2004

Section 1.0 Definitions

1.21 “Sports arena” means sports pavilions, stadiums (indoor or outdoor), organized sports fields, gymnasiums, health spas, boxing arenas, swimming pools, roller and ice rinks, bowling alleys and other similar places where members of the general public assemble to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition or witness sports or other events.

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Hawaii Smokefree Law, effective November 16, 2006

Sec. 1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Enclosed or partially enclosed" means closed in by a roof or overhang and at least two walls. Enclosed or partially enclosed areas include but are not limited to areas commonly described as public lobbies, lanais, interior courtyards, patios, and covered walkways.

“Sports arena” means any sports pavilion, stadium, gymnasium, health spa, boxing arena, swimming pool, roller or ice rink, bowling alley, and any other similar place where members of the general public assemble to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition, or witness sports or other events.

Sec. 5 Prohibition in sports arenas, outdoor arenas, stadiums, and amphitheaters. Smoking shall be prohibited in the enclosed or partially enclosed areas and in seating areas of sports arenas, outdoor arenas, stadiums, and amphitheaters.

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