(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department may issue a special permit during a major disaster as declared by the president of the United States under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Section 5121 et seq.) to an overweight or oversize vehicle or load that:
(1) can easily be dismantled or divided; and
(2) will be used only to deliver relief supplies.
(b) A permit issued under this section expires not later than the 120th day after the date of the major disaster declaration.