Under Louisiana R.S. 37:2150, which of the following work types requires a contractor's license when the contract value exceeds $7,500?
Correct Answer
C) Both painting and electrical work
Louisiana R.S. 37:2150 requires contractor licensing for most construction work exceeding $7,500, including both painting and electrical work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Louisiana R.S. 37:2150 broadly covers construction, alteration, repair, and improvement work. Both painting (classified as specialty construction) and electrical work (a licensed trade) require contractor licensing once the contract exceeds $7,500. Neither is exempt from the statute.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Neither painting nor electrical work
Stating that neither type requires licensing is incorrect. Louisiana R.S. 37:2150 explicitly covers a wide range of construction work at the $7,500 threshold, including painting and electrical.
Option B: Painting only
Painting only is partially correct but incomplete. Electrical work also requires licensing under the same statute, so this answer fails to account for the full scope of the law.
Option D: Electrical work only
Electrical work only is partially correct but incomplete — painting is also covered. This option might appeal to those who assume painting is minor or unlicensed, but the statute includes it.
Memory Technique
The $7,500 rule sweeps wide: if a job costs more than $7,500 in Louisiana, assume you need a license. Both brushwork and wiring are 'construction' under the law — no exceptions for common trades.
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