Louisiana Statutes
§ 9:4807 — Contractor, general contractor, subcontractor defined
Louisiana·Title 9 Civil Code-Ancillaries
§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.
NOTE: See Acts 2019, No. 325, §§6, 7, and 10, regarding applicability.
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Legislative History
Acts 1981, No. 724, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1982; Acts 2019, No. 325, §1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 9:4806
Owner defined; interest affected§ 9:4808
Work defined§ 9:4810
Miscellaneous definitions§ 9:4813
Liability of the surety§ 9:4820
Privileges; effective date