If the bill passes, Rhode Island would become the first state to outlaw smoking at all public beaches.
(Jacques Brinon/Associated Press)
R.I. bill proposes smoking ban at public beaches, parks
Measure meant to reduce litter, improve health
If the bill passes, Rhode Island would become the first state to outlaw smoking at all public beaches.
(Jacques Brinon/Associated Press)
On a fall day in 2010 nearly 2,100 volunteers scoured Rhode Island’s beaches for litter. They carried off syringes, glass bottles and refrigerators - and 43,600 cigarette butts. A Rhode Island lawmaker is hoping to reduce the trash by making the Ocean State the first to ban smoking at all public beaches. State Representative Richard Morrison’s proposal would also apply to public parks, playgrounds, and pedestrian plazas.
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