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3.1.7. Transfer, lien, revocation, and expiration of permits3.1.7.1. Transfers of permitsThe CRE must authorize the transfer of a permit. This authorization will only be grantedwhen the potential permit holder to which the permit will be transferred:a) Meets all of the requirements to be a permit holder;b) Agrees to comply with all of the obligations imposed by the permit and with thegeneral conditions for the provision of the service.3.1.7.2. LiensThe holder of a transportation, storage, or distribution permit can put a lien on the permitand the rights stemming from that permit to guarantee debts or finances directlyrelated to the provision and extension of the service, as well as operation-related debts,notifying the CRE 10 days before the granting of the guarantee.In the event that the permit’s lien is for purposes other than those specified above, theprior approval of the CRE will be necessary.3.1.7.3. Expiration of permitsThe following are causes for the expiration of a permit:a) The expiration of the term established in the permit or any authorized renewal;b) The early termination requested by the permit holder and authorized by the CRE;c) The revocation pursuant to the law;d) The occurrence of a terminating condition.265Regulated Activities3.1.7.4. Revocation of permitsThe following are causes for revocation of a permit:a) Failing to exercise the rights the permit grants;b) Unjustifiably interrupting the services without cause or authorization from theMinistry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía, SENER);c) Engaging in discriminatory practices that harm the consumer or violating anyprices and fees that the competent authority may have established;d) Assigning or placing a lien on a permit without complying with the requirementsof the RGN;e) Failing to comply with the NOMs.3.2. Gas LPThe LRACRP establishes that the exploration, exploitation, and sale of first-hand gas isreserved to the nation and that such activity will be carried out through PEMEX.