Polygraph examiners; only a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer shall operate device. (SB1374)
Introduced By
Sen. Frank Ruff (R-Clarksville)
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Signed by Governor |
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Description
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; regulation of polygraph examiners. Provides that no person, other than a federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer, shall operate any instrument or device to detect deception or verify the truth of statements that does not meet the minimum instrumentation requirements set forth in 54.1-1805 or use any title or make any representation tending to indicate that he is qualified to detect deception or verify the truth of statements through the use of such instrument or device. The bill specifies the conditions under which law-enforcement officers may use other types of polygraph instruments. Amends § 54.1-1801 (“Licenses.”), § 54.1-1805 (“Instrument to be used.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
