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sec.717Application for examination authority

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sec.717 Application for examination authority

This section applies to a proceeding for hearing an application under chapter 12 , part 8 for an examination authority. The tribunal must be constituted by at least 1 member who is a lawyer. (sec.717-ssec.1) This section applies to a proceeding for hearing an application under chapter 12 , part 8 for an examination authority. (sec.717-ssec.2) The tribunal must be constituted by at least 1 member who is a lawyer.

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