By way of derogation from paragraph 2, Member States may establish a limitation period that is shorter than five years, but not shorter than three years, provided that the period may be interrupted or suspended in the event of specified acts.
De mhaolú ar mhír 2, féadfaidh na Ballstáit tréimhse teorann a bhunú atá níos giorra ná cúig bliana, ach nach bhfuil níos giorra ná trí bliana, ar choinníoll gur féidir briseadh isteach ar an tréimhse nó í a chur ar fionraí i gcás gníomhartha sonraithe.