29 USC 2001 - Definitions

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§ 2001.

Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)

Commerce

(2)

Employer

(3)

Lie detector

(4)

Polygraph

The term “polygraph” means an instrument that—

(A)

records continuously, visually, permanently, and simultaneously changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards; and

(B)

is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the honesty or dishonesty of an individual.

(5)

Secretary

(Pub. L. 100–347, § 2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)

cite as: 29 USC 2001