613.440 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

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.

      (Added to NRS by 1989, 723)