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 areas where standard municipal inspections might lack the necessary laboratory resources. 5. Conclusion

: The Department must provide a statement or invoice detailing the costs paid. 3. The Retail Food Safety and Defense Fund

Section 113717 of the California Retail Food Code is a crucial provision that empowers the California Department of Health Services (the "Department") to recover costs for specific regulatory activities. Its primary intent is to ensure that the financial burden of specialized inspections and laboratory testing is borne by the requesting entities rather than the general public.

1. Introduction to Section 113717

: Requirements are based on the specific food service activity and the extent of food preparation conducted.