California · Civil Code
CIV §8018: “Direct contractor” means a contractor that has a direct contractual relationship with an owner.
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“Direct contractor” means a contractor that has a direct contractual relationship with an owner. A reference in another statute to a “prime contractor” in connection with the provisions in this part means a “direct contractor.”
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