: Services are billed at the current hourly cost-recovery rate.
Section 113718 establishes the Retail Food Safety and Defense Fund in the State Treasury. All money collected under Section 113717 is deposited into this fund to be used solely for implementing food safety regulations. 113717
: It allows for rigorous, science-based standards in areas where standard municipal inspections might lack the necessary laboratory resources. 5. Conclusion : Services are billed at the current hourly
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. : It allows for rigorous, science-based standards in
: Requirements are based on the specific food service activity and the extent of food preparation conducted.
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 Department must provide a statement or invoice detailing the costs paid. 3. The Retail Food Safety and Defense Fund