Louisiana § RS 9:4807 - Contractor, general contractor, subcontractor defined
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§ RS 9:4807. 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 who either:
(1) Contracts to perform all or substantially all of a work.
(2) 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; Acts 2019, No. 325, §1.
NOTE: See Acts 2019, No. 325, §§6, 7, and 10, regarding applicability.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4807 cover?
Section RS 9:4807 ("Contractor, general contractor, subcontractor defined") 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.
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