§ 143‑596.  Definitions.
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. (1993, c. 367, s. 1; 2007‑114, s. 1.)