RS 9:4807 Contractor, general contractor, subcontractor defined
§4807. Contractor, general contractor, subcontractor defined
A. A contractor is one who contracts with an owner to perform all or a part of a work.
B. A general contractor is a contractor:
(1) Who contracts to perform all or substantially all of a work; or
(2) Who is deemed to be a general contractor by R.S. 9:4808(B).
C. A subcontractor is one who, by contract made directly with a contractor, or by a contract that is one of a series of contracts emanating from a contractor, is bound to perform all or a part of a work contracted for by the contractor.
Acts 1981, No. 724, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982.