19: New Hand & New Limits
When time has elapsed in a round and a new level is announced by a member of the tournament staff, the new level applies to the next hand. A hand begins with the first riffle. If an automatic shuffler is being used, the hand begins when the green button is pushed.
In the midst of the dealer sending out the first round of cards, the TD calls for the blinds to increase on the next hand. Before completion of the dealout the dealer causes a misdeal. Would you have the players post the increased level or leave the blinds as they were before the mideal?