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.