2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions.
§ 143-596. Definitions.

§ 143‑596.  Definitions.

As 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 G.S. 116‑40.6.

(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 G.S. 116‑37. (1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007‑114, s. 1.)