California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 8506

(a) “Structural pest control operator” is any individual licensed by the board to practice structural pest control.

(b) As used in this chapter, “operator” refers to “structural pest control operator.”

(c) In the event of death of a licensee, the executor or administrator of the deceased person may obtain from the board written authorization for such executor or administrator to conduct the business of such deceased licensee for a period not to exceed one year after the date of death for the purpose of winding up or disposing of the structural pest control business of the deceased licensee; but such authorization shall not entitle such executor or administrator to solicit, engage in, or undertake any structural pest control work not already contracted for by such deceased licensee unless a properly classified and licensed operator is employed to manage, supervise, and direct the business.