S.D. Codified Laws § 36-21A-34.1
An active licensed nonresident real estate salesperson, who establishes residency in South Dakota, shall upgrade to a broker associate license by completing the following before the current license expires: complete forty hours of prescribed education in a course approved by the commission; submit a broker associate license application; and submit the required license application fee.
A resident real estate salesperson, whose license is on inactive status and who wishes to be an active licensee, shall upgrade to a broker associate license by completing the following prior to activation: complete forty hours of prescribed education in a course approved by the commission before submitting a broker associate license application; submit a broker associate license application; and submit the required license application fee.
The commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to specify requirements for the course and examination.
SDCL 36-21A-34.1