Nothing in this Article shall be construed to permit smoking in any area where smoking is prohibited by any other law or rule for fire safety purposes, including the State minimum fire safety standards pursuant to Chapter 58, Chapter 153A, or Chapter 160A of the N.C. Gen. Stat.; provided, however, this Article shall not be construed to recognize any authority of a local government to restrict smoking other than as provided in this Article, for fire safety purposes as specified herein, and for the facilities exempt pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-599 (1993, c. 367, s. 1.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 143-600

  • Local government: The local political subdivision of the State or any authority or body created by any ordinance or rules of any such entity. See North Carolina General Statutes 143-596
  • 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
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