Nevada Revised Statutes 613.440 – Definitions
As used in NRS 613.440 to 613.510, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 613.440
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
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.