N.J. Stat. § 45:16A-22
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 HVACR contracting, by reason of death, termination of employment, illness or a substantial disability of the bona fide representative of the firm, corporation or other entity, provided that: the firm, corporation or other entity has complied with the other provisions of this act; the firm, corporation or other entity maintains a place of business within this State; and another bona fide representative of the entity obtains a State license within six months from the date of the death, termination of employment, illness or disability. The board may promulgate additional regulations governing the management and operation of an entity during that period of time when the entity shall be in operation without having a bona fide representative.
N.J.S. § 45:16A-22