Colorado Revised Statutes Title 10. Insurance § 10-12-102. Association to file articles--bylaws

After the articles of association have been subscribed and acknowledged in the manner provided for Colorado corporations, a certified copy thereof shall be filed with the commissioner, who shall obtain the approval of the attorney general and otherwise investigate to determine whether the association has complied with the provisions of sections 10-12-101 to 10-12-104. The association shall adopt bylaws and prepare applications and a list of policyholders, all of which, together with any amendments thereto, shall be filed with the commissioner. The commissioner shall issue a certificate of authority to an association which in his opinion has complied with the provisions of sections 10-12-101 to 10-12-104, and, if any provision has not been complied with, the commissioner shall suspend the certificate of authority until such time as compliance has been effected.