113717 Direct

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.

The code "113717" is most commonly associated with , which governs cost recovery for the California Department of Health Services.

1. Introduction to Section 113717

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.

For food facility operators, this section means that seeking specialized Department assistance or undergoing specific required activities involves direct financial costs beyond standard annual permit fees. 113717

: Services are billed at the current hourly cost-recovery rate.

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 Section 113718 establishes the Retail Food Safety and

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