(a) It is unlawful for any dealer, broker, or other purchaser to purchase coal from an operator without first being shown such operator's valid coal surface mining permit.
(b) Each dealer, broker or other purchaser shall maintain a record on forms furnished by the commissioner of each purchase of coal, including the date of purchase, the number of tons purchased, the name of the operator, and the operator's permit number, and shall furnish such information to the commissioner at intervals of not less than sixty (60) days.