Transitional periods. 1. Notwithstanding Article 5.1 of this Protocol, each Party shall implement paragraph 4(b) and (c) of Article 5 (Electronic Documents and Systems for Traders) within one year of the date of entry into force of this Protocol. 2. Notwithstanding Article 5.1 of this Protocol, paragraph 4 of Article 4 (Advance Rulings) shall lapse after a period of two years from the date of entry into force of this Protocol. Prior to the end of the time period, the Parties shall discuss whether it is appropriate to extend the duration of the provision. Any extension agreed between the Parties shall be in accordance with Article 4 and shall not exceed one year.
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