Fulton Definitions ordinance (§ 93-3)

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall be constructed as defined in this section:

Bar means an establishment that is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by guests on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of those beverages, including but not limited to, taverns, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and cabarets.

Business means a sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation, or other business entity, either for-profit or not-for-profit, including retail establishments where goods and services are sold; professional corporations and other entities where legal, medical, dental, engineering, architectural, or other professional services are delivered.

Employee means a person who is employed by an employer in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit, and a person who volunteers his or her services for an entity.

Employer means a person, business, association, municipal corporation, or trust, with one or more individual persons.

Enclosed area means all space between a floor and ceiling that is bounded on all sides by walls, doorways, or windows, whether open or closed. A wall includes any retractable divider, garage door, or other physical barrier, whether temporary or permanent.

Place of employment means an area under the control of a public or private employer, including, but not limited to, work areas, private offices, employee lounges, restrooms, conference rooms, meeting rooms, classrooms, employee cafeterias, hallways, and vehicles.

Restaurant means an eating establishment, including but not limited to, coffee shops, cafeterias, sandwich stands, and private and public school cafeterias, which gives or offers the sale of food to the public, guests, or employees, as well as kitchens and catering facilities in which food is prepared in the premises for serving elsewhere. The term "restaurant" shall include a bar area within the restaurant.

Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe in any manner or in any form.