§ 8012 Contractor Definition Scope

Civil Code·California

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•This law talks about who counts as a 'contractor'—like the main person hired for a job or someone they hire to help.
•It includes both the big boss (direct contractor) and the helpers (subcontractors).
•This rule doesn’t apply to two other laws: Sections 8018 and 8046.

Example

If you hire someone to fix your roof, and they bring a helper, both the main roofer and the helper are 'contractors' under this law.

This means the law covers both the person you hired directly and anyone they bring in to do part of the job.

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§ 8012 Contractor Definition Scope

“Contractor” includes a direct contractor, subcontractor, or both. This section does not apply to Sections 8018 and 8046. (Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

Contractor direct contractor subcontractor Sections 8018 and 8046

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 8012.

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