(a) Every bird dealer shall keep records sufficient to identify:

(1) Each exotic or pet bird in his possession or sold by him, by species and physical description;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the person from whom each such bird was acquired and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, federal tax identification number, or such other identification as may be available;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom each such bird is transferred and, if that person is a licensed bird dealer, then his license number or, if that person is not a licensed bird dealer, then his driver's license number, social security number, or such other identification as may be available; and

(4) Any such bird which the dealer knows to be or have been sick or diseased or to have died.

(b) The department may require periodic reports of any or all of the records required by subsection (a) of this Code section. The department may require the keeping of additional records; and all required records shall be made available for inspection by the department.

(c) Failure to keep or make available any required records shall be grounds for revocation of a license.

(d) Every bird dealer shall keep all of such records for at least one year.