130A-491. Legislative findings and intent. (a) Findings. – The General Assembly finds that secondhand smoke has been proven to cause cancer, heart disease, and asthma attacks in both smokers and nonsmokers. In 2006, a report issued by the United States Surgeon General stated that the scientific evidence indicates that there is no risk-free level of […]
130A-492. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) "Bar". – An establishment with a permit to sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to subdivision (1), (3), (5), or (10) of G.S. 18B-1001. (2) "Cigar bar". – An establishment with a permit to sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to subdivision (1), (3), (5), or (10) of G.S. […]
130A-493. Smoking prohibited in State government buildings and State vehicles. (a) Notwithstanding Article 64 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes pertaining to State-controlled buildings, smoking is prohibited inside State government buildings except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Smoking is permitted inside State government buildings that are used for medical or […]
130A-494. Other prohibitions. Nothing in this Article repeals any other law prohibiting smoking, nor does it limit any law allowing regulation or prohibition of smoking on walkways or on the grounds of buildings. (2007-193, ss. 1, 3.2.)
130A-495. Rules. The Commission shall adopt rules to implement this Part. (2007-193, s. 1.)
130A-496. Smoking prohibited in restaurants and bars. (a) Notwithstanding Article 64 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of restaurants and bars, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Smoking may be permitted in the following places: (1) A designated smoking guest room in a […]
130A-497. Implementation and enforcement. (a) A person who manages, operates, or controls a restaurant or bar in which smoking is prohibited shall: (1) Conspicuously post signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited. The signs may include the international "No Smoking" symbol, which consists of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red […]
130A-498. Local governments may restrict smoking in public places. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b1) of this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of Article 64 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes to the contrary, a local government may adopt and enforce ordinances, board of health rules, and policies restricting or prohibiting […]
