3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), this Order applies to property in respect of which—
(a)no application under section 27K(3) of the Act has been made before the end of the period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the forfeiture order was made; or
(b)such application, having been made, has been refused.
(2) Where, within the period specified in paragraph (1)(a)—
(a)an application has been made under section 27K(3) of the Act but not determined; or
(b)the person upon whose conviction the court ordered the forfeiture of the property under section 27J of the Act has appealed against the conviction or sentence,
this Order does not apply to the property unless and until that application or appeal has been refused.