If a licensing statute is intended to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare, an agreement with an unlicensed professional is typically deemed .

Illegal and unenforceable  

Explanation:

If a licensing statute is intended to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare, an agreement with an unlicensed professional is typically deemed illegal and unenforceable. This contract is an illegal contract, a contract is deemed illegal when the subject matter of the contract violates the law. An agreement with an unlicensed professional is a violation of the law and hence an illegal contracts. An illegal contract is void and unenforceable according to law.

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