As used in this chapter:
(1) **Commerce** — The term “commerce” has the meaning provided by [section 203(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section203/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Employer** — 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) **Lie detector** — 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) **Polygraph** — 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) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
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As used in this chapter:
(1) **Commerce** — The term “commerce” has the meaning provided by [section 203(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section203/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Employer** — 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) **Lie detector** — 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) **Polygraph** — 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) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.
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§ 2001. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Commerce
The term ‘‘commerce’’ has the meaning pro-
vided by section 203(b) of this title.
(2) Employer
The term ‘‘employer’’ includes any person
acting directly or indirectly in the interest of
an employer in relation to an employee or pro-
spective employee.
(3) Lie detector
The term ‘‘lie detector’’ includes a poly-
graph, deceptograph, voice stress analyzer,
psychological stress evaluator, or any other
similar device (whether mechanical or elec-
trical) 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) Polygraph
The term ‘‘polygraph’’ means an instrument
that—
(A) records continuously, visually, perma-
nently, and simultaneously changes in car-
diovascular, 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 diag-
nostic opinion regarding the honesty or dis-
honesty of an individual.
(5) Secretary
The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Labor.
(Pub. L. 100–347, § 2, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Pub. L. 100–347, § 11, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 653, pro-
vided that:
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), this Act [enacting this chapter] shall become effec-
tive 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act
[June 27, 1988].
‘‘(b) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 90 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue
such rules and regulations as may be necessary or ap-
propriate to carry out this Act.’’
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 100–347, § 1, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 646, pro-
vided