(a) if the application is made before the expiry of
the disqualification period applicable to the person--no earlier than 28 days
before the expiry of that period, or
(a) at any time after the end of
the minimum disqualification period referred to in section 213 and no earlier
than 28 days before the expiry of that period, or
(b) at any time after the
expiry of the disqualification period.