Any person, except a county, acquiring real property by a tax deed after being issued a tax certificate shall offer the property at public auction in accordance with the provisions of chapter 6-13 and § 10-25-39.1. The auction must occur within one year of the issuance of the tax deed. Following the sale, the seller of the property is entitled to compensation in the same manner as redemption of a tax certificate pursuant to § 10-24-1. The proceeds of the sale must be distributed in accordance with § 10-25-39.
SDCL 10-25-39.2