§ 23-23.6-1 - Findings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-23.6-1

   § 23-23.6-1  Findings. – The general assembly recognizes that carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless,and tasteless gas that can be harmful or fatal if not properly controlled. Iceresurfacing machines and other equipment with internal combustion engines, suchas heaters, emit carbon monoxide. The general assembly recognizes that theseemissions can result in ice arena carbon monoxide concentrations which canendanger coaches, children, referees, and other personnel on the ice and canendanger spectators who have underlying heart disease or other conditions thatsensitize them to carbon monoxide. The general assembly finds that there is aneed to protect human health and prevent exposure to elevated concentrations ofcarbon monoxide and other harmful gases in ice arenas.