9. Paragraph 2 of section 1 does not apply to a candidate who has obtained a diploma that meets the requirements for the permit issued by the Order and recognized by the Government under the first paragraph of section 184 of the Code, and who first registers for the program of study(1) during the 1995 fall term or thereafter or, in the case of the diploma awarded by Université Laval, during the 1996 fall term; or
(2) before the 1995 fall term or, in the case of the diploma awarded by Université Laval, before the 1996 fall term, provided that the candidate holds an Attestation of transfer between program versions issued by the educational institution that awarded him the diploma.
Subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph remains in force until 1 September 2002 or, in the case of the diploma awarded by Université Laval, until 1 September 2003.