1. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (b) “Federal official” means a unit or official of the federal government charged with the collection of nontax liabilities payable to the federal government pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3716.
3. (c) “Nontax liability due the State” means a liability certified by the Secretary of Budget and Management to the Comptroller.
4. (d) “Refund” means an amount described as a refund of tax under the provisions of law that authorize its payment.

5. (e) “Vendor payment”:

   1. (1) means any payment, other than a refund, made by the State to any person;
   2. (2) includes any expense reimbursement to an employee of the State; and
   3. (3) does not include a person's salary, wages, or pension.

Added by Acts 2006, c. 577, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006.