(1) As used in ORS 293.465 to 293.485:
(a) “Instrument” means a warrant, check or order issued by the state, or by any board, department, commission or officer of the state, or an electronic image or record of such a warrant, check or order.
(b) “Subdivision” means any county, municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or civil or political subdivision in this state.
(2) Subject to ORS 293.470, an instrument may not be paid until the instrument, or the duplicate thereof issued under ORS 293.475, is presented for payment as provided by law for such instrument.