(2) Despite subsection (1), where, on or after May 1, 1998 a person would be eligible, were it not for these Regulations, to exercise an option under subsection 12(3), paragraph 13(7)(a) or (b) or section 13.01 of the Act, the person may exercise such an option no later than one year after the date on which the person ceases to be employed in the Public Service and becomes employed by the new employer.