Section 143-596 - DefinitionsAs used in this Article, unless the context clearly provides otherwise:
(1) Constituent institution. - As defined in G.S. 116-2(4) and G.S. 116-4.(1a) Grounds. - The area located and controlled by State government that is within 100 linear feet of any of the following:a. A State-owned building allocated to and occupied by State government.b. A State-owned building leased to a third party.c. A building owned by a third party and leased to State government. (1b) Local government. - The local political subdivision of the State or any authority or body created by any ordinance or rules of any such entity.(1c) Medical Faculty Practice Plan. - As defined in Article 39 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes. (2) Nonsmoking area. - Any designated area where smoking is not permitted.(3) Public meeting. - Any assemblage authorized by State or local government or any subdivision of State or local government.(4) Restaurant. - Any building, structure, or area having a seating capacity of 50 or more patrons where food is available for eating on the premises in consideration of payment. The following are not included in determining seating capacity: a. Seats in any bar or lounge area of a restaurant.b. Seats in any separate room or section of a restaurant which is used exclusively for private functions.c. Seats in any open outside area.(5) Smoke, smokes, or smoking. - The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product.(6) State government. - The political unit for the State of North Carolina; including all agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government.(7) The University of North Carolina. - As defined in Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.(8) The University of North Carolina Health Care System. - As defined in Article 38 of Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-596
Amended by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 134,s. 4.10-t, eff. 9/22/2023.Amended by 2007 N.C. Sess. Laws 114, s. 1, eff. 7/1/2007.