For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (a) “Restricted payment” means payment of homeless assistance benefits in the form of either of the following:

   1. (1) A vendor payment to the provider of shelter or utilities or both.
   2. (2) A two-party payment for rent or utilities, or both.
2. (b) “Recipient” means a recipient of aid pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 11450.
3. (c) “Two-party payment” means a check which is drawn jointly to the order of the recipient and the service provider and is negotiable only upon the endorsement of both parties.
4. (d) “Vendor payment” means a voucher, or check drawn to the order of the service provider.
5. (e) “Homeless assistance benefits” means benefits paid pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (f) of Section 11450 and Section 11450.4.