Michigan § 338.1726a - Administration of test by examiner or intern in violation of polygraph protection act of 1981; misdemeanor; penalty; liability to employee or applicant.
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§ 338.1726a. Administration of test by examiner or intern in violation of polygraph protection act of 1981; misdemeanor; penalty; liability to employee or applicant.
An examiner or intern shall not administer a polygraph examination, lie detector test, psychological stress evaluation, or similar test to an employee or applicant for employment that violates the polygraph protection act of 1981.
An examiner or intern who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
An examiner or intern who violates this section may be liable to the employee or applicant for employment for damages and for costs and statutory attorney fees.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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