2006 Code of Virginia § 54.1-1800 - Definitions
54.1-1800. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
"Course of instruction" means a formal course of instruction in thedetection of deception in an institution approved by the Director.
"Department" means the Department of Professional and OccupationalRegulation.
"Director" means the Director of the Department of Professional andOccupational Regulation.
"Person" means any natural person, partnership, association, corporation ortrust.
"Polygraph" means any mechanical or electronic instrument or device used totest or question individuals for the purpose of determining truthfulness.
"Polygraph examiner" or "examiner" means any person who uses any deviceor instrument to test or question individuals for the purpose of determiningtruthfulness.
"Polygraph examiner intern" means any person engaged in the study ofpolygraphy and the administration of polygraph examinations under thepersonal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner.
(1975, c. 522, 54-916; 1988, c. 765; 1993, c. 499.)
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