I'm not sure if this was discussed previously, but I recently found out about the Newton department's policy (whether written or not) on issuing unrestricted LTCs. I've had one for a number of years, and I've tried to write in ALP when I reapplied, to no avail. Then about 6 months ago I found out that after about 1 year of having a restricted LTC you can submit a note to the department asking for an unrestricted LTC. Whether this is a new policy, I don't know. It did take them 5 months to process it, and they did ask me whether I want to apply at renewal or in the middle of the current term (I applied immediately). All it took was a short note, and I was just informed that the new license is available for pickup.
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