: Requirements are based on the specific food service activity and the extent of food preparation conducted.
: The Department must provide a statement or invoice detailing the costs paid. 3. The Retail Food Safety and Defense Fund 113717
: The Department is entitled to recover actual costs for additional inspections and laboratory testing. : Requirements are based on the specific food
Section 113717 serves as the financial engine for high-level food safety enforcement in California. By shifting costs to the regulated entities, it ensures the Department remains well-funded to provide the specialized testing and inspection services necessary to protect public health from foodborne illness. California Retail Food Code The Retail Food Safety and Defense Fund :
Under this section, any "person" (excluding political subdivisions like cities or counties) who requests the Department to perform specific activities—such as those related to sections 113871, 114417, or 114419.3—must pay for the Department's services.