Section 2-301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 31, § 13; 1985, ch. 11, § 2.]