(1) A regulatory fine imposed with final and binding effect may no longer be executed after expiry of the period of limitation.
(2) The period of limitation amounts to
1. five years in the case of a regulatory fine exceeding one thousand euros;
2. three years in the case of a regulatory fine not exceeding one thousand euros.
(3) The period of limitation begins on the day on which the decision enters into final and binding effect.
(4) The statute of limitation is tolled for as long as
1. execution may not be commenced or continued by operation of statute,
2. execution is suspended, or
3. easier means of payment have been granted.
(5) Subsections (1) to (4) apply accordingly to incidental consequences resulting in an obligation to pay. If such incidental consequences have been ordered in addition to a regulatory fine, execution of one legal consequence does not fall under the statute of limitation earlier than that of the others.
PART II
REGULATORY FINING PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER ONE
JURISDICTION CONCERNING PROSECUTION AND
SANCTIONING OF REGULATORY OFFENCES