You may want to look from the point of view of Emergency Powers. These give local and state governments more power in a declared emergency.


Florida Statue 252.38:
3(a)(5)... Further, the political subdivision has the power and authority to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law pertaining to:

a. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

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g. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials, and facilities.

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It looks like if they wanted to, they could. As far as I know, no one has really ever abused these powers.