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A $10 fee applies.","title":"Complete Jurisprudence Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"The Board reviews applications during their monthly meetings. Ensure all documents are received 10 business days prior to the meeting date.","title":"Board Review","url":null,"url_label":null}],"temp_license_available":true,"temp_license_duration":"See board","temp_license_fee":"See board","temp_license_processing_time":"See board","updated_at":"2026-04-12T08:16:34.402240+00:00","verify_license_url":null}