North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143. State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions § 143-596. Definitions

(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:

(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:

(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.