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There were two professional engineer licenses that were labeled as lapsed in the fourth quarter in Charlevoix County, a 100-percent increase over the same quarter of the previous year, according to data provided by Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

LARA is composed of several agencies, bureaus and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation.

Professional licenses lapsed in Charlevoix County during Q4