29 U.S.C. § 2001
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As used in this chapter:
- (1)The term “commerce” has the meaning provided by section 203(b) of this title.
- (2)The term “employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee.
- (3)The term “lie detector” includes a polygraph, deceptograph, 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.
- (4)The term “polygraph” means an instrument that—
- (A)records continuously, visually, permanently, and simultaneously changes in cardiovascular, respiratory, and electrodermal patterns as minimum instrumentation standards; and
- (B)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.
- (5)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.