§ 75-2. Definitions and word usage.  


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  • The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The masculine includes the feminine, the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
    CONTRACT
    An agreement, whether oral or written and whether contained in one or more documents, between a contractor and an owner or another contractor for the performance of work, including all labor, services and materials to be furnished and performed thereunder.
    CONTRACTOR
    Any person, other than a bona fide employee of the contractor, who undertakes or offers to perform construction, repair, re-roofing, remodeling, rehabilitation, demolition, paving, electrical and any other residential or nonresidential construction or demolition work in the Township, whether as general contractor, subcontractor, specialty contractor or home improvement contractor with respect to the property owner.
    LICENSE YEAR
    The twelve-month period beginning the first day of January of each year.
    OWNER
    Any property owner, tenant or other person who orders, contracts for, or purchases the services of a contractor, or any person entitled to the work of a contractor pursuant to a contract, gift, or otherwise.
    PERSON
    Any individual, partnership, limited partnership, association, corporation, trust or other legally cognizable entity.
    TOWNSHIP
    The Township of Upper Southampton.