Limitation Period for Prosecution
1. As a general rule, breaches of the provisions of this Code may no longer be prosecuted after a lapse of five years.
2. Offences relating to bribery and corruption (article 27), misappropriation and misuse of funds (article 28), and protection of physical and mental integrity (article 23) may no longer be prosecuted after a lapse of ten years.
3. The limitation period, when applicable, shall be extended by half its length if a formal investigation is opened before its expiration.
4. The limitation period, when applicable, shall be interrupted where criminal proceedings are formally opened against a person bound by this Code during such proceedings.
5. In case of repeated breaches, the limitation period as described above shall start only after the last of the repeated breaches has ended.