The director, out of legislative reward appropriation, may pay complainants, upon the arrest and conviction of any person violating this title, a reward not to exceed:
This section does not apply when the complaint is made or required information is furnished by an officer, employee, or game warden who is regularly employed and who receives a salary from the department, or by a sheriff or other peace officer who receives a regular salary.
N.D.C.C. § 20.1-02-16