(a) The certificate of authority of a captive insurance company to transact insurance in this state may be refused or suspended or not be renewed pursuant to Code Sections 33-3-17 through 33-3-19, inclusive.
(b) A certificate of authority shall expire, be renewed, and be amended by the Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 33-3-16; provided, however, that captive insurance companies shall not be subject to the publishing requirements of such Code section.