15-18-214. Effect of deed. (1) A deed issued under this chapter conveys to the grantee absolute title to the property described therein as of the date of the expiration of the redemption period, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except:
     (a) when the claim is payable after the execution of the deed and:
     (i) a property tax lien attaches subsequent to the tax sale; or
     (ii) a lien of any special, rural, local improvement, irrigation, or drainage assessment is levied against the property;
     (b) when the claim is an easement, servitude, covenant, restriction, reservation, or similar burden lawfully imposed on the property; or
     (c) when the land is owned by the United States, this state, or a subdivision of this state.
     (2) Under the conditions described in subsection (1), the deed is prima facie evidence of the right of possession accrued as of the date of expiration of the period for redemption or the date upon which a tax deed was otherwise issued.

     History: En. Sec. 23, Ch. 587, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 704, L. 1989.