§ 143-596. Definitions.

§ 143‑596.  Definitions.

As used in this Article,unless the context clearly provides otherwise:

(1)        Constituentinstitution. – As defined in G.S. 116‑2(4) and G.S. 116‑4.

(1a)      Grounds. – The arealocated and controlled by State government that is within 100 linear feet ofany of the following:

a.         A State‑ownedbuilding allocated to and occupied by State government.

b.         A State‑ownedbuilding leased to a third party.

c.         A building owned bya third party and leased to State government.

(1b)      Local government. – Thelocal political subdivision of the State or any authority or body created byany ordinance or rules of any such entity.

(1c)      Medical FacultyPractice Plan. – As defined in G.S. 116‑40.6.

(2)        Nonsmoking area. – Anydesignated area where smoking is not permitted.

(3)        Public meeting. – Anyassemblage authorized by State or local government or any subdivision of Stateor local government.

(4)        Restaurant. – Anybuilding, structure, or area having a seating capacity of 50 or more patronswhere 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 orlounge area of a restaurant.

b.         Seats in anyseparate room or section of a restaurant which is used exclusively for privatefunctions.

c.         Seats in any openoutside area.

(5)        Smoke, smokes, orsmoking. – The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lightedpipe, or any other lighted tobacco product.

(6)        State government. – Thepolitical unit for the State of North Carolina; including all agencies of theexecutive, judicial, and legislative branches of government.

(7)        The University ofNorth Carolina. – As defined in Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.

(8)        The University ofNorth Carolina Health Care System. – As defined in G.S. 116‑37. (1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007‑114,s. 1.)