BCDA determines tracts of land to be made available for agricultural use, either row crop production or hay and pasture production. BCDA offers the lease for said lands on an annual basis by way of competitive bid unless, with the exception of any land that does not have public access.

1. (a) Lands are advertised as extensively as practicable and are offered on a competitive bid basis by sealed bid with scheduled public opening of bids.
2. (b) Awards are made on the basis of high bid conforming to the conditions stated in the offering and the minimum acceptable price established by BCDA.
3. (c) Licenses are offered for a minimum period of one (1) year.
4. (d) Use of the land for agricultural purposes shall not preclude reasonable public access to the property for recreation purposes.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§33-15-1, et seq.

History: Filed November 17, 1981. Amended: Filed January 10, 1986. Amended: Published August 31, 2020; effective October 15, 2020.