§ 2-301. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Authorized officer. -- "Authorized officer" means any official of the State or any of its political subdivisions whose signature to a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted.

(c) Facsimile signature. -- "Facsimile signature" means a reproduction by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means of the manual signature of any authorized officer.

(d) Instrument of payment. -- "Instrument of payment" means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds.

(e) Public security. -- "Public security" means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by the State or by any of its political subdivisions.

(f) State. -- "State" means the State or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 31, § 13; 1985, ch. 11, § 2.