It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows

SECTION 1. Chapter 37-15 of the General Laws entitled "Litter Control and Recycling" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 35-15-19. Protection of state coastline -- Adult designated smoking areas. -- ADD} {ADD Whereas it has been conclusively shown that pollution in the form of discarded cigarettes pose a major threat to the integrity of the coastline in this state, every municipality bordering on such coastline may adopt rules and regulations for the establishment of adult designated smoking areas for the purpose of reducing such cigarette litter and pollution. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.