STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS
D E P A R T M E N T   O F   H E A L T H

Safe and Healthy Lives in Safe and Healthy Communities


July 26, 1997


Dear Mr. Shakely:

There are not health laws or regulations requiring customers to cover bare feet with foot wear in Rhode Island. However, signs stating "no bare feet allowed per order of Health Department" have been present in Rhode Island food establishments for years.

If you have any other questions, please contact me at 227-2750.

Sincerely,


Edward Wardyga
Principal Sanitarian

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