Louisiana § RS 37:2162 - Joint venture
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2162 — Joint venture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:2162. Joint venture
When two or more persons bid, contract, or perform construction work as a joint venture on any project for which a contractor's license is required, the joint venture is required to be properly licensed by the board at the time of bid, contract, and performance of work in the classification for which the joint venture will perform work. This requirement applies to but is not limited to a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, general partnership, and any other entity operating as a joint venture on a project for which a contractor's license is required from this board. This licensing requirement is required before persons or contractors are permitted to bid, contract, or perform work on a project for which a license is required regardless of whether they intended to operate as a joint venture.
Acts 1992, No. 681, §1, eff. July 6, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 808, §1; Acts 1997, No. 380, §1; Acts 1997, No. 772, §1; Acts 2001, No. 968, §1; Acts 2007, No. 398, §1; Acts 2009, No. 156, §1; Acts 2019, No. 371, §§1, 2; Acts 2020, No. 102, §1; Acts 2022, No. 195, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:2162
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2162 cover?
Section RS 37:2162 ("Joint venture") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 37:2162?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:2162" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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