(a) No polygraph, “lie detector” or other mechanical, chemical or electronic “truth” seeking instrument, device or test shall be used nor shall any attempt be made to use any such instrument, device or test as a condition of employment or continued employment or in connection with any examination for employment or promotion with respect to any position with the City, unless any applicant, employee or officer freely consents in writing, to having such instrument device or test used on his or her person.
(b) An examination given contrary to the provisions of this section shall render the results of such polygraph, “lie detector”, or other mechanical, chemical or electronic “truth” seeking results null and void, and the results thereof shall not be used by any person for any purpose whatsoever.
(c) Whoever violates any provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisoned not more than ten (10) days or both. Any examination administered or the results thereof used contrary to the provisions of this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense.
(Ord. No. 2928-76. Passed 12-20-76, eff. 12-30-76)