# Alaska Stat. § 23.10.037: Lie-detector tests

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.037

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 23.10.037
- **Heading:** Lie-detector tests
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23.10 / Section 23.10.037

## Text

(a) A person either personally or through an agent or representative may not request or suggest to an employee of the person or to an applicant for employment by the person or require as a condition of employment that the employee or applicant submit to an examination in which a polygraph or other lie-detecting device is used.

(b) The provisions of (a) of this section do not apply to the state or a political subdivision of the state when dealing with police officers in its employ or with persons applying to be employed as police officers. In this subsection, “police officers” includes officers and employees of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities who are stationed at an international airport and have been designated to have the general police powers authorized under AS 02.15.230 (a).

(c) In this section “person” includes the state and a political subdivision of the state.

(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both.

Article 2. Payment of Wages.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.015 False representations to procure employees prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.020 Penalty for violation of AS 23.10.015.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.030 Worker's right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.035 Limit of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.037 Lie-detector tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.037.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.040 Payment of wages in state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.043 Deposit of wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.043.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.045 Payments into benefit fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.047 Employee's lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.047.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.050 Public policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.055 Exemptions; compensation of executives, administrators, and professionals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.060 Payment for overtime.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.065 Minimum wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.10.066 Minimum paid sick leave benefit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.066.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.10_S23.10.037. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.