§ 17-601. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Construction license. -- "Construction license" means a license issued by the clerk to do construction business.

(c) Do construction business. -- "Do construction business" means to agree to:

   (1) pave or curb a sidewalk, street, or other public or private property;

   (2) excavate earth, rock, or other material for a foundation or other purpose; or

   (3) do work on or in a building or other structure that requires the use of a building material, including:

      (i) paint;

      (ii) stone;

      (iii) brick;

      (iv) mortar;

      (v) wood;

      (vi) cement;

      (vii) structural iron;

      (viii) structural steel;

      (ix) sheet iron;

      (x) galvanized iron;

      (xi) metallic piping;

      (xii) tin;

      (xiii) lead;

      (xiv) electric wiring; or

      (xv) any other metal.

(d) Nonresident construction license. -- "Nonresident construction license" means a construction license issued by the clerk to a person who is incorporated or has its principal office in another state.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 180; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.