408.1201—What are State recognition payments?
        
        (a) State recognition payments; defined.
         State recognition payments are any payments made by a State or one of its political subdivisions to an individual who is entitled to SVB, if the payments are made:
    
    
    
    
        
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         In cash, which may be actual currency, or any negotiable instrument convertible into cash upon demand.
    
    
        
        (b) State; defined.
         For purposes of this subpart, State means a State of the United States or the District of Columbia.