California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 11709

A person not regularly engaged in the business of pest control that operates only in the vicinity of his or her own property and for the accommodation of his or her neighbors is not required to pay the fee specified by Section 11703, but is required to procure a license.  The person shall register with the commissioner as provided in Section 11732, and is subject to all other provisions of this division.  The determination of the director that a person is engaged in the business of pest control beyond the vicinity of his or her own property or for the accommodation of others than his or her neighbors is final.