In this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:

1. (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. (2) "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, copartnership, or corporation;
3. (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. (4) "The Division" means the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division;
5. (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.