Pennsylvania § 7321 - Lie detector tests.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7321 — Lie detector tests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7321. Lie detector tests.
(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree if he requires as a condition for employment or continuation of employment that an employee or other individual shall take a polygraph test or any form of a mechanical or electrical lie detector test.
(b) Exception.--The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to employees or other individuals in the field of public law enforcement or who dispense or have access to narcotics or dangerous drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7321
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7321 cover?
Section 7321 ("Lie detector tests.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7321?
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