7-21-3212. Compensation of stock inspector. (1) Whenever a stock inspector is employed, the inspector's compensation must be at a rate commensurate with the rate paid to an entry-level deputy sheriff of the county, including necessary expenses for the time actually engaged in the work, and the inspector must be paid by a warrant on the general fund of the county.

(2) Whenever a stock inspector is employed in the investigation of a crime and a reward has been offered under 7-32-2301 for the apprehension and conviction of the party or parties guilty of the crime, the inspector is not entitled to any part of the reward.