(a) A person whose license has been revoked, suspended, surrendered, or placed on probation, may petition the board for reinstatement or modification of the penalty, including modification or termination of probation, after a period not less than the following minimum periods has elapsed from the effective date of the disciplinary order or if any portion of the order is stayed by the board itself or by the superior court, from the date the disciplinary action is actually implemented in its entirety:

1. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, at least three years for the reinstatement of a license that was revoked or surrendered, except that the board may, in its sole discretion, specify in its order a lesser period of time, which shall be no less than one year, to petition for reinstatement.
2. (2) At least two years for the early termination of a probation period of three years or more.
3. (3) At least one year for the early termination of a probation period of less than three years.
4. (4) At least one year for the modification of a condition of probation, or for the reinstatement of a license revoked for mental or physical illness.