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2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 31-51g. Use of polygraph prohibited. Penalty. Exceptions.
Sec. 31-51g. Use of polygraph prohibited. Penalty. Exceptions. (a) For the purposes of this section "polygraph" means any mechanical or electrical instrument or
device of any type used or allegedly used to examine, test or question individuals for
the purpose of determining truthfulness.
(c) Any person, firm, corporation or association which violates any provision of this section shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each violation.
(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons to be employed (1) by the state or any local government or any political subdivision thereof in any police department except for civilian employees within the department or (2) by the Department of Correction, but shall apply with respect to obtaining and maintaining employment of other persons by the state or any local government or political subdivision thereof.
(1967, P.A. 488, S. 1-4; P.A. 75-631; P.A. 98-126, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 75-631 made provisions applicable to the state and its political subdivisions; P.A. 98-126 amended Subsec. (d) to make provisions of section inapplicable to persons to be employed by the Department of Correction.
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