No firm, corporation or other legal entity operating under and by virtue of this act shall be denied the privilege of conducting and continuing the business of plumbing, by reason of the death, illness or other substantial disability of the bona fide representative of such firm, corporation or other entity, provided (a) such firm, corporation or other entity has complied with the other provisions of this act, and (b) that such firm, corporation or other entity maintains a place of business within this State, and (c) another bona fide representative of such entity obtains for a State license within 6 months from the date of such death, illness or disability. The State board may promulgate additional regulations governing the management and operation of such an entity during that period of time when such entity shall be in operation without having a bona fide representative.
N.J.S. § 45:14C-20