For purposes of this chapter, “State-owned agricultural land” means land of 10 acres or more that is owned by this State or a political subdivision of this State and that is used or intended to be used for “agricultural use,” as defined under § 902 of this title.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, when this State or a political subdivision of this State seeks bids to lease State-owned agricultural land for either a short-term or long-term lease period, notice of the request for bids must be provided to the Delaware Farm Bureau, or successor of that organization, to be distributed or made available to farmers.

(b) The notice requirement under subsection (a) of this section is in addition to any other notice required for procurement of bids to lease land owned by this State or a political subdivision of this State under Delaware or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

(c) The notice requirement under subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the renewal of an existing lease when the tenant remains the same.