In this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
(1) "Internship" means the study of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations by a trainee under the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at the commencement of internship;
(2) "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, copartnership, or corporation;
(3) "Polygraph examiner" means any person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify truth of statements through instrumentation or the use of a mechanical device;
(4) "The Division" means the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division;
(5) "Active Investigative Experience" means experience as a detective or an investigator where the act of interrogation or debriefing is practiced on a case-by-case basis.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.53; 1972 (57) 2724; 1985 Act No. 99 Section 2.
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.