(1) An application may be made to the Secretary in accordance with section 32 - 3 for * extra service status in respect of a residential care service, or a * distinct part of a residential care service. The application must be in response to an invitation under section 32 - 2.
(2) The Secretary must, by notice in writing, grant * extra service status in respect of the residential care service, or a distinct part of the residential care service, if:
(a) the Secretary is satisfied, having considered the application in accordance with sections 32 - 4 and 32 - 5, that extra service status should be granted; and
(b) the application is accompanied by the application fee (see section 32 - 6); and
(c) granting the extra service status would not result in the number of extra service places exceeding the maximum proportion (if any) determined by the Minister under section 32 - 7 for the State, Territory or region in which the residential care service is located.
(3) The grant of * extra service status is subject to such conditions as are set out by the Secretary in the notice given to the applicant under subsection 32 - 9(1). The conditions may include conditions that must be satisfied before the extra service status becomes effective.