A cooperative which is deemed to be a dealer or handler under the provisions of section 3(a) shall, in regard to milk purchased or received from producers other than its own members, be required to be licensed as a dealer with respect to milk so received or purchased, and shall be required to the extent of such milk purchased, received or handled to comply with the provisions of this act regarding the filing of bonds and contributions to a security fund for the protection of nonmember producers.
31 P.S. § 626.6