When the operator sells or delivers gas produced by him for owners taking their gas in kind under contracts or agreements requiring the purchaser to pay the owners direct, then the purchaser shall be empowered and required to deduct and withhold the amount of severance tax from any amount due to such owners before making payments to such owners. Such tax shall become due and payable by the purchaser to the State Tax Commission.
35 Miss. Code. R. 8-02-01-102