As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Authorized officer means any official of this state or any of its departments, agencies, institutions, or other instrumentalities, or any of its political subdivisions, whose signature to a public security or instrument of payment is required or permitted.
(2) Facsimile signature means a reproduction by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means of the manual signature of an authorized officer.
(3) Instrument of payment means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds.
(4) Public security means a bond, note, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by this state or by any of its departments, agencies, institutions, or other instrumentalities, or by any of its political subdivisions.
Source: L. 69: R&RE, p. 1082, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 125-6-2.