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(a) Within sixty (60) days following June 26, 1985, the governing board shall submit the plan to the Insurance Commissioner for his or her approval.
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(b) When the plan has been approved by the commissioner, all insurance companies authorized to transact the kinds of insurance set forth in § 23-88-303 shall subscribe to and participate in the plan.
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(c) If no plan meeting the purpose set forth in § 23-88-301 is submitted to the commissioner within the period of time specified, the commissioner shall prepare and promulgate a plan meeting those requirements. The commissioner may designate one (1) or more insurers or other agencies to assist him or her in the preparation, operation, and promulgation of a plan.
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(d) Notwithstanding the provisions contained in this section, no application shall be submitted to or accepted by the plan until the commissioner has determined, after a hearing, that a need for the implementation of the plan exists.