(a) The commissioner shall issue a certificate of approval to a proposed group on finding that the group has met the requirements of this subchapter.
(b) If the commissioner determines that a proposed group has not satisfied the requirements under this subchapter for a certificate of approval, the commissioner shall issue an order refusing the certificate. The order must set forth the reasons for the refusal.

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(c) On issuance of the certificate of approval, the group is authorized to provide workers’ compensation benefits.