Nevada § 613.440 Definitions

Nevada Statutes

§ 613.440 — Definitions

Nevada § 613.440

Title 53LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Ch. 613Employment

USE OF LIE DETECTORS

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 613.440 (2026).

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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 diagnost

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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.