143-600. Construction of Article.
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 General Statutes; 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 G.S. 143-599. (1993, c. 367, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 64 - Smoking in Public Places.
§ 143-595 - Legislative intent.
§ 143-597 - Nonsmoking areas in State-controlled buildings.
§ 143-598 - Prohibited acts related to nonsmoking areas.
§ 143-599 - Exemptions[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 143-600 - Construction of Article.
§ 143-601 - Applicability of Article; local government may enact.