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a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), in any convenience zone where a recycling location or locations were initially established, but where the location or locations cease to operate in accordance with

Section 14571, the department shall notify all dealers within that convenience zone that a recycling location is required to be established within days. If, within days of the notification, a recycling location that satisfies the requirements of

Section has not been established, the department shall notify all dealers within that zone, and one or more dealers within that zone shall establish, or cause to be established, a recycling location. (

b) In any convenience zone where a recycling location or locations were initially established, but where the location or locations cease to operate in accordance with

Section 14571, the department shall determine, pursuant to

Section 14571.8, if the convenience zone is eligible for an exemption. If the convenience zone meets all of the requirements for an exemption pursuant to

Section 14571.8, the department shall grant one exemption. If the department determines that a convenience zone is not eligible for an exemption pursuant to subdivision (

a) and

Section 14571.8, the department shall notify all dealers within that convenience zone that a recycling location is required to be established within days. If, within days of the notification, a recycling location that satisfies the requirements of

Section has not been established, the department shall notify all dealers within that zone, and one or more dealers within that zone shall establish, or cause to be established, a recycling location.