Temporary license upon proof of graduation from court reporting program

Any person who provides to the commissioner satisfactory proof of graduation from a court reporting program or its equivalent shall, upon application to the commissioner on forms approved by the commissioner and payment of a fee in an amount determined by the commissioner, be issued a temporary license to practice as a court reporter. This temporary license shall expire sixty (60) days following the date upon which the next commissioner-approved examination for licensure is given. No more than three (3) additional temporary licenses shall be issued to any applicant who fails to pass the scheduled examination for licensure.