Nevada § 613.440 - Definitions

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 613.440 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 613.440. Definitions

As used in NRS 613.440 to 613.510 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of

an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee. 2. “Lie detector” means a polygraph, voice stress analyzer, psychological stress evaluator

or any other similar device, whether mechanical or electrical, that 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. 3. “Polygraph” means an instrument that: (a) Visually, permanently and simultaneously records cardiovascular activity, respiratory

activity and changes in skin resistance; and (b) Is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic

opinion regarding the veracity of any statement made by the person examined. 4. “Polygraphic examination” means a test administered with a polygraph.

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Section 613.440 ("Definitions") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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