North Carolina § 143-596 - Definitions.

§ 143-596. Definitions.

As used in this Article, unless the context clearly provides otherwise: Constituent institution. - As defined in G.S. 116-2(4) and G.S. 116-4. Grounds. - The area located and controlled by State government that is within 100 linear feet of any of the following: A State-owned building allocated to and occupied by State government. A State-owned building leased to a third party. A building owned by a third party and leased to State government. Local government. - The local political subdivision of the State or any authority or body created by any ordinance or rules of any such entity. Medical Faculty Practice Plan. - As defined in G.S. 116-40.6. Nonsmoking area. - Any designated area where smoking is not permitted. Public meeting. - Any assemblage authorized by State or local government or any subdivision of State or local government. 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: Seats in any bar or lounge area of a restaurant. Seats in any separate room or section of a restaurant which is used exclusively for private functions. Seats in any open outside area. Smoke, smokes, or smoking. - The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product. State government. - The political unit for the State of North Carolina; including all agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government. The University of North Carolina. - As defined in Chapter 116 of the General Statutes. The University of North Carolina Health Care System. - As defined in G.S. 116-37. History (1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007-114, s. 1.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2007-114, s. 1, effective July 1, 2007, added subdivisions (1), (1a), (1c), (7) and (8); redesignated former subdivision (1) as present subdivision (1b); and made minor stylstic changes throughout the section.