Section 338.1726a - Administration of test by examiner or intern in violation of polygraph protection act of 1981; misdemeanor; penalty; liability to employee or applicant. - Michigan Statutes

FORENSIC POLYGRAPH EXAMINERS ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 295 of 1972

338.1726a Administration of test by examiner or intern in violation of polygraph protection act of 1981; misdemeanor; penalty; liability to employee or applicant.

Sec. 26a.

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

History: Add. 1982, Act 46, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of certain occupational functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For abolishment of the state board of forensic polygraph examiners and transfer of its powers and duties to the department of labor and economic growth, see E.R.O. No. 2007-18, compiled at MCL 445.2024.