It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate all persons who purport to be able to detect deception or to verify truth of statements through the use of instrumentation such as lie detectors, polygraphs, deceptographs, and similar or related devices and instruments without regard to the nomenclature applied thereto. This chapter shall be liberally construed to apply to all such persons and instruments.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.52; 1972 (57) 2724.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act
Section 40-53-10. Short title.
Section 40-53-20. Declaration of purpose; construction.
Section 40-53-30. Definitions.
Section 40-53-40. Minimum requirements for instruments.
Section 40-53-50. Division to issue regulations and prescribe forms; disposition of fees.
Section 40-53-60. License required.
Section 40-53-70. Qualifications of licensees.
Section 40-53-80. Licensing of persons practicing as polygraph examiners on July 7, 1972.
Section 40-53-90. Application for license.
Section 40-53-100. Nonresident applicants.
Section 40-53-110. Licensing of person licensed under laws of another state or territory.
Section 40-53-120. Internship license.
Section 40-53-140. Display of license.
Section 40-53-150. Licensee required to give notice of change of business location.
Section 40-53-160. Renewal of license.
Section 40-53-180. Grounds for refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 40-53-190. Liability of licensee for acts of other polygraph examiner or trainee.
Section 40-53-230. Surrender of license upon revocation or suspension.