Alaska § 23.10.037 - Lie-detector tests.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.10.037 — Lie-detector tests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.10.037. Lie-detector tests.
(a) A person either personally or through an agent or representative may not request or suggest to an employee of the person or to an applicant for employment by the person or require as a condition of employment that the employee or applicant submit to an examination in which a polygraph or other lie-detecting device is used.
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to the state or a political subdivision of the state when dealing with police officers in its employ or with persons applying to be employed as police officers. In this subsection, “police officers” includes officers and employees of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities who are stationed at an international airport and have been designated to have the general police powers authorized under AS 02.15.230 (a).
(c) In this section “person” includes the state and a political subdivision of the state.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 23.10.037
What does Alaska Statutes § 23.10.037 cover?
Section 23.10.037 ("Lie-detector tests.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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