(1) Subject to this section, the application must be made at least 6 months before the day on which the licence is to expire.
(2) The Designated Authority may accept an application that is made later than 6 months before the day on which the licence is to expire if:
(a) the application is made before the day on which the licence expires; and
(b) the Designated Authority believes that there are reasonable grounds for accepting the application.