North Carolina General Statutes 143-596. Definitions
As used in this Article, unless the context clearly provides otherwise:
(1) Constituent institution. – As defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-2(4) and N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-4
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-596
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(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 N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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 N.C. Gen. Stat..
(8) The University of North Carolina Health Care System. – As defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 116-37 (1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007-114, s. 1.)