When the licensee or registrant is without a certified technician, the licensee or registrant shall notify the Director in writing within 7 days and shall employ a technician certified in accordance with Section 5 of this Act no later than 45 days from the time the position of certified technician becomes vacant. All structural pest control operations shall be suspended until such time that the licensee or registrant obtains the services of a certified technician.
225 ILCS 235/8