[DustyMoment]

However one would hope in times of emergency that people would willingly step up and help if they have equipment.

In emergencies (like the aftermath of hurricanes), Floridians typically step up to help out their neighbors.

This "law" is unnecessary and its authors should be run out of town on a rail. They deserve no better.

Owning property is one of the major distinctions between free, capitalistic societies, and those owned and controlled by the state. Where do you want to live (not you, personally, visualops)??

[visualops]

I guess you all missed the part where I said I thought it unconstitutional. What I was pointing out was the discrepancy between what was being discussed and reported in the linked article vs the original article. Personally I think it is ridiculous how we have let our government grow. An emphasis on personal preparedness and responsibility is the way to go. They used to teach stuff like that in civics class. A more logical response would be for whoever is in charge of local cleanup/recovery etc to ASK someone if they can help out or loan equipment. Good citizens step up and help their neighbors and there is no need for laws like these.