A.R.S. § 35-101.01: Definition of substitute check

In this title, unless the context otherwise requires, "substitute check" means a paper reproduction of an original warrant or check that is created from an electronic image of the original warrant or check and that meets all of the following:

1. Contains an image of the front and back of the original warrant or check.

2. Bears a magnetic ink character recognition line containing all of the information in the magnetic ink character recognition line of the original warrant or check.

3. Conforms in paper stock and dimension and otherwise with generally applicable industry standards for substitute checks.

4. Is suitable for automated processing in the same manner as the original warrant or check.