South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act
Section 40-53-40. Minimum requirements for instruments.

Any instrument used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously: (1) the subject's cardiovascular pattern and (2) respiratory pattern. Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to (1) and (2) may also be recorded. The use of any instrument or device to detect deception or to verify truth of statements which does not meet these minimum instrumentation requirements is hereby prohibited and the operation or use of such equipment shall be subject to penalties and may be enjoined in the manner hereinafter provided.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.54; 1972 (57) 2724.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

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 40-53-130. Fees.

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 40-53-170. Allegation and proof of valid license required in action or counterclaim relating to agreement or service for which license is required.

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 40-53-210. Notice of impending refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license; hearing.

Section 40-53-220. Appeal.

Section 40-53-230. Surrender of license upon revocation or suspension.

Section 40-53-240. Injunctions.

Section 40-53-250. Penalties.