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\nAs used in this Article, unless the context clearly provides otherwise:\n(1) Constituent institution. – As defined in G.S. 116-2(4) and G.S. 116-4.\n(1a) Grounds. – The area located and controlled by State government that is within 100 linear feet of any of the following:\na. A State-owned building allocated to and occupied by State government.\nb. A State-owned building leased to a third party.\nc. A building owned by a third party and leased to State government.\n(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.\n(1c) Medical Faculty Practice Plan. – As defined in G.S. 116-40.6.\n(2) Nonsmoking area. – Any designated area where smoking is not permitted.\n(3) Public meeting. – Any assemblage authorized by State or local government or any subdivision of State or local government.\n(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:\na.

rea 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:\na. Seats in any bar or lounge area of a restaurant.\nb. Seats in any separate room or section of a restaurant which is used exclusively for private functions.\nc. Seats in any open outside area.\n(5) Smoke, smokes, or smoking. – The use or possession of a lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, or any other lighted tobacco product.\n(6) State government. – The political unit for the State of North Carolina; including all agencies of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government.\n(7) The University of North Carolina. – As defined in Chapter 116 of the General Statutes.\n(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.)