In leasing tide and submerged lands, the Secretary may not discriminate between bidders by requiring drilling from:

(1) Upland or littoral drill sites;

(2) Sites on filled land, whether contiguous or noncontiguous to the littoral lands or uplands; or

(3) Any pier, platform or other fixed or floating structure in, on or over tide and submerged lands with respect to which this State or any other owner thereof has consented to use.

7 Del. C. 1953, § ?6431; 55 Del. Laws, c. 442, § ?1; 59 Del. Laws, c. 212, § ?1;