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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:4807
citation: "R.S. 9:4807"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 9 › Code Preliminary Title › Code Book III › Code Title XXI › Chapter 2 › Part I › Subpart B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1981, number: 724, section: 1, effective_date: 1982-01-01, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2019, number: 325, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# 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.