Vector Layer rasterization

Hello,
I am trying to "rasterize vector layer mask" by a script.
For this, I need to identify current layer is vector layer or not.
I need to do rasterize operation, if layer is a vector layer only.
How do I directly get this?
Thanks

Hello,
Thanks for your kindly reply.
If I am correct, a layer will be a vector layer if we specify a "vector mask".
We rather consider a "layer mask" if we do pixel based operation such as paint brush.
I tested both layer.kind and key "hasVectorMask".
But I feel like return values are inconsistent among different versions of PS.
Even rectangle shape layers are identified as a NORMAL by layer kind.
Key "hasVectorMask" seems ok but it is returning 0 in PS 5.1 and PS 6 for rectangle shape layers.
I created TC with rectangle shape layers. Please see below test case and its results of specific layers.
BUGLayerMask cc.psd - Google Drive
I wonder, why PS giving different values for same PSD ?

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