(a) Each licensed Branch 2 and Branch 3 structural pest control operator qualifying manager, as defined in § 8506.2 of the Business and Professions Code, and Structural Pest Control Board registered company, as defined in § 8506.1 of the Business and Professions Code, shall register with the commissioner prior to operating a structural pest control business in the county. The registration shall cover a calendar year. A fee may also be required at the time of registration. The fee shall be set by the county board of supervisors, except that in no case shall the fee exceed the actual cost of processing the registration or ten dollars ($10), whichever is less. Payment of the fee shall be due by the date designated by the commissioner.

(b) Each registration shall be in a form prescribed by the director after consulting with the Structural Pest Control Board and commissioners and shall include the structural pest control licensee’s name and address, including all satellite locations conducting business in the county, telephone numbers, responsible persons, and the type of pest control to be conducted.

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(c) If ordered by the commissioner, other structural pest control licensees shall appear in person at the office of the commissioner to complete registration.

(d) The commissioner may levy a civil penalty against any person who violates the provisions of this section in accordance with the procedures provided in Section 12999.5.

(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 338, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)