The department shall have the right to inspect any property at any time as it determines is necessary to ensure there is compliance with the act, these rules, and the reclamation plan. Inspections shall be limited to those lands and the permit holder's records that pertain to surface mine reclamation. All deficiencies shall be brought to the attention of the miner or permit holder.

The department, at its option, may refuse to issue another permit to a miner or permit holder who is in noncompliance with an order of the department until all deficiencies are corrected to the satisfaction of the department.