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)
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