This section defines terms used in the Article, including “restaurant,” “nonsmoking area,” “grounds,” and “State government.”
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. History: History.1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007-114, s. 1.