(a) The executive council shall issue a license to the holder of a provisional license who applies for a license if:
(1) the executive council verifies that the applicant has the academic and experience requirements for a regular license under this chapter; and
(2) the applicant satisfies any other license requirements under this chapter.
(b) The executive council must complete the processing of a provisional license holder's application for a license not later than the later of:
(1) the 180th day after the date the provisional license is issued; or
(2) the date licenses are issued following completion of the next licensing and jurisprudence examinations.