Finance Act 1987

Nominated price

6(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, in the case of a proposed sale, the "nominated price", in relation to the oil which is to be delivered pursuant to the sale, is the price specified in the contract of sale (expressed as a unit price) or, as the case may be, the formula under which, in accordance with the contract, the price for that oil (as so expressed) is to be determined.

(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, in the case of a proposed supply or proposed appropriation, the "nominated price" of the oil concerned means the market value of that oil, ascertained in accordance with Schedule 3 to the principal Act and expressed as a unit price; and for the purposes of paragraph 5(d) above a statement that the nominated price of oil is its "market value" shall be sufficient.

(3)Treasury regulations may—

(a)vary the meaning of "nominated price" in relation to a proposed sale, supply or appropriation and, for that purpose, amend sub-paragraph (1) or sub-paragraph (2) above; and

(b)make provision as to the meaning of "nominated price" in relation to a proposed transaction falling within paragraph 2(1 )(d) above.