(a) (1) Until January 1, 2032, the department may approve up to 10 recycling pilot projects that meet the requirements of this section. (2) The pilot projects, which shall be submitted by applicant jurisdictions, shall be designed to improve redemption opportunities in unserved convenience zones. It is the intent of the Legislature to create new, convenient recycling opportunities to improve consumer redemption of eligible beverage containers and increase recycling rates in jurisdictions served by pilot projects and to provide recycling opportunities to improve consumer redemption of eligible containers in pilot project areas, including in rural areas. (3) Unless otherwise specified in or authorized by the department under this section, a pilot project operator shall be subject to all requirements imposed on recycling centers as specified in this division and any implementing regulations, except for the requirements specified in Sections 14570 and 14571. (4) If a pilot project ends before January 1, 2032, the department may consider additional pilot project proposals, but not more than 10 pilot projects may operate at the same time. (b) (1) Notwithstanding Sections 14570, 14571, and 14578, until January 1, 2027, a convenience zone that falls within the area of a pilot project approved by the department under this section shall be deemed served if the pilot project is operational. (2) (A) A dealer within the jurisdiction of a pilot project shall post a clear and conspicuous sign of at least 10 inches by 15 inches at each public entrance to the dealerâs place of business that specifies the name of the pilot project location nearest to the dealer, as provided by the department, the days and hours of operation of the pilot project location, and the toll-free telephone number established by the department under subparagraph (B). This information shall be kept accurate and up to date. (B) The department shall establish a toll-free telephone number and an internet website to disseminate information regarding beverage container recycling opportunities. (3) If a pilot project ceases operation or the pilot projectâs certification has been revoked by the department, a dealer in the convenience zone served by the pilot project shall comply with Sections 14570, 14571, and 14578. The department shall inform all dealers within a convenience zone of any change in status of a pilot project serving that convenience zone within 10 calendar days. (c) The requirements for a pilot project shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A pilot project shall serve one of the following: (A) At least three unserved convenience zones. (B) One or more convenience zones impacting a total of at least 30 dealers in unserved convenience zones. (C) A rural region. (2) A pilot project shall be in a jurisdiction that, as of the effective date of the pilot project application, meets at least one of the following conditions: (A) Had at least six unserved convenience zones. (B) Had 75 percent of the convenience zones in the jurisdiction unserved. (C) Is located in a rural region. (3) A pilot project shall not establish a location for redeeming a beverage container for its refund value that is outside of the pilot project area. (4) A pilot project recycler may be located anywhere within the pilot project area. (5) A pilot project shall be served only by a pilot project recycler that meets all of the following requirements: (A) The pilot project recycler shall be open a minimum of one weekday per week for at least eight hours. (B) In addition to the requirement in subparagraph (C), the pilot project recycler shall be open at least five hours per week during periods other than from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (C) The pilot project recycler shall be open at least eight hours per week during the weekend. (D) The pilot project recycler shall accept and pay the refund value for all eligible beverage container types. (E) The pilot proj
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