§ 27A-201 — Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this chapter , the term:

(1) "Construction contract" means an agreement of any kind or nature, express or implied, to provide labor or materials, or both, for demolition, building, renovation, alteration, or maintenance of buildings, roadways, appurtenances, and structures.

(2) "Contractor" means a person that enters into a construction contract with the owner of a property that is subject to the construction contract,

(3) "Owner" means a person with a legal ownership interest in the property subject to seizure or forfeiture. The term "owner" does not include a District agency, as defined in § 2-221.01(3) .

(4) "Subcontractor" means a person, entity, or business that:

(A) Has a contract with a contractor;

(B) Has a contract with a subcontractor; or

(C) Performs work on a construction site, or fabricates or builds materials off-site, from plans and specifications for the project for a contractor or another subcontractor.