Article 3

The authorisation granted under Article 1 shall expire on 31 December 2009. However, points (3) and (4) of Article 2 shall cease to have effect on the date of the entry into force of a Directive rationalising the derogations pursuant to Article 27 of Directive 77/388/EEC which includes a special scheme for the application of VAT to that sector, provided that date is before 31 December 2009.