Definitions.

As used in this chapter: (1) €œAuthorized officer€ means any official of this state or any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities or any of its political subdivisions whose signature on a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted. (2) €œFacsimile signature€ means a reproduction, by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means, of the manual signature of the authorized officer. (3) €œInstrument of payment€ means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds. (4) €œPublic security€ means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by this state or by any of its departments, agencies, or other instrumentalities or by any of its political subdivisions.