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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

“City workplace” means a workplace lawfully occupied by City employees for the conduct of the business of City elected or appointed officials and under the authority of such official.

“Cocktail lounge” means that portion of an establishment holding a current and valid Class H license issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board which is specifically set aside for the sale and consumption of liquor by the glass and separated by a divider from that portion of the establishment principally serving meals on a regular basis to the public.

“Employee” means any person who is employed by any employer in consideration for direct or indirect monetary wages or profit.

“Employer” means any person who pays another person direct or indirect monetary wages or profit in consideration for such other person providing services on the premises of the employer.

“Office workplace” means any enclosed area of a structure or portion thereof intended for occupancy by business or governmental entities which provide primarily clerical, professional, or business services of the business entity, or which provide primarily clerical, professional or business services to other business entities or to the public, at that location. “Office workplace” includes, but is not limited to, office spaces in office buildings, medical offices, libraries, museums, hospitals, and nursing homes and other entities included in the definitions of “public place” and “restaurant” in this section, but excluding:

1. Private, enclosed offices occupied exclusively by smokers even though such offices may be visited by nonsmokers;

2. A private home which may serve as an office workplace;

3. Any property owned or leased by state or federal entities.

“Public meeting” includes all meetings open to the public pursuant to RCW 42.30.010 et seq.

“Public place” means any enclosed indoor area or vehicle used by and open to the public regardless of whether such building or vehicle is owned in whole or in part by a private person or entities or by the City or other public entity, and regardless of whether a fee is charged for admission to the place. It includes, but is not limited to: elevators, public conveyances, museums, concert halls, theaters, hallways, auditoriums, exhibition halls, indoor sports arenas, bowling centers, hospitals, nursing homes, medical, dental, or health care facilities, enclosed shopping centers, retail stores, retail service establishments, financial institutions, educational facilities, public meetings or hearings, public transportation facilities, ticket areas, public restrooms, libraries, restaurants, waiting areas, lobbies, and reception areas.

“Restaurant” means any building, structure, or area used as, maintained as, or advertised as, or held out to the public to be an enclosure where meals, for consideration of payment, are made available to be consumed on the premises.

“Smoke” or “smoking” includes the carrying or smoking of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment.

“Tavern” means any establishment or portion of an establishment where one can purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, but excluding any such establishment or portion of the establishment having tables and seating facilities for serving meals and where, in consideration of payment, meals are served on a regular basis to the public. [Ord. 43 § 1, 1996.]