(1) This section applies if:
(a) a reappraisal is made in respect of an * expiry date for a care recipient's classification; and
(b) the reappraisal is received by the Secretary during the reappraisal period for the expiry date (see subsection 27 - 2(1)).
(2) The renewal of the classification takes effect from the * expiry date for the classification.
(3) Despite subsection (2), if the * expiry date for the classification occurs:
(a) while the care recipient is on * leave from a residential care service; or
(b) within one month after a residential care service began providing residential care to the care recipient after that leave ended;
the renewal of the classification takes effect from the day on which the care recipient next began receiving residential care after that leave ended.
(4) Despite subsections (2) and (3), if the Secretary has given a notice under section 27 - 3 requiring the reappraisal to be made, the renewal of the classification takes effect from the day on which the reappraisal is received by the Secretary.