§ 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.)