As used in NRS 613.440 to 613.510, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. 1. “Employer” includes any person acting directly or indirectly in the interest of an employer in relation to an employee or prospective employee.
2. 2. “Lie detector” means a polygraph, 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.

3. 3. “Polygraph” means an instrument that:

   1. (a) Visually, permanently and simultaneously records cardiovascular activity, respiratory activity and changes in skin resistance; and
   2. (b) Is used, or the results of which are used, for the purpose of rendering a diagnostic opinion regarding the veracity of any statement made by the person examined.
4. 4. “Polygraphic examination” means a test administered with a polygraph.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 723)