9. Notwithstanding section 3, a bid may also be solicited by personal invitation to the owner of an agricultural operation in the following cases:(1) if, on 24 January 1990, a parcel of land is covered by a lease granted by the Minister, the parcel of land or any other land that the parties agree to substitute for it may be offered to the owner of an agricultural operation leasing it;
(2) if a parcel of land is covered by a permit for continuous and permanent use or occupancy granted under the Act, if the permit is in force on 31 January 1989 and the land has been used since that date for agriculture, fisheries or food supply as provided for in the permit;
(3) if a parcel of land is enclosed or situated in such a way that only one person can conveniently operate it.