(1) The period of limitation is tolled for as long as prosecution cannot be commenced or continued by operation of the statute. This does not apply if the act cannot be prosecuted due to the absence of a request or authorisation.
(2) If, prior to the expiry of the period of limitation, a judgment of the court of first instance, or a decision in accordance with section 72, has been rendered, the period of limitation does not expire prior to the date on which the proceedings were concluded with final and binding effect.