Alabama Pharmacy Board Lawsuit: Challenging Unlawful Emergency Rules and Restoring Accountability

Attorney Joseph C. Kreps of Kreps Law Firm, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy for violating the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act through the misuse of emergency rules, excessive fines, and lack of transparency. Discover the full story and its implications under Act 2025-372 alabama pharmacy board and Executive Order 726.

A Major Legal Challenge to the State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy

On October 1, 2025, the Kreps Law Firm, LLC, led by Attorney Joseph C. Kreps, filed a pivotal lawsuit against the State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. The case, filed on behalf of Alabama pharmacist Emily Singletary Pinon, shines a light on the Board’s alleged unlawful actions and its attempt to bypass state law through the implementation of emergency rules.

This legal action marks a critical moment for all pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacies across Alabama. The Alabama Pharmacy Board lawsuit accuses the Board of misusing its regulatory power to impose unlawful obligations and excessive fines without following the proper procedures mandated by the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

The Core of the Lawsuit: Abuse of Emergency Powers

The lawsuit alleges that the State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy adopted emergency rules in violation of Act 2025-372 Alabama Pharmacy Board and the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, which governs how state agencies create and enforce rules.

Emergency rules are meant to be temporary and used only in cases of legitimate urgency. However, the complaint claims that the Board used these rules to exert unnecessary control, avoid public scrutiny, and increase fines and penalties unlawfully.

According to Kreps Law Firm, these actions undermine due process, create confusion for licensed professionals, and threaten the livelihood of pharmacists across Alabama.

Executive Order 726 and Its Impact

The lawsuit also references Executive Order 726, a directive designed to increase transparency and accountability among state boards and agencies. Instead of adhering to these standards, the Alabama Pharmacy Board is accused of ignoring its legal obligations, hiding behind emergency provisions to pass sweeping changes without oversight or public input.

Such behavior raises serious questions about administrative overreach and the balance of power within Alabama’s regulatory system.

Why This Case Matters to Every Pharmacist in Alabama

The Alabama Pharmacy Board lawsuit is more than a single case—it’s a test of whether the Board can act beyond the bounds of the law. Every pharmacist, technician, and pharmacy owner licensed in Alabama could be affected by the court’s decision.

If the court rules in favor of Attorney Joseph C. Kreps and his client, it could restore proper checks and balances within the pharmacy regulatory system. More importantly, it could ensure that future rules and fines are adopted through lawful, transparent procedures that respect the rights of license holders.

As Kreps notes, this is not just a fight for one individual but a defense of every professional regulated by the State of Alabama Board of Pharmacy.

Upholding the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act

The Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (Ala. Code § 41-22-10) gives courts the power to strike down agency rules that exceed statutory authority or are adopted without following proper procedures. This lawsuit invokes that authority, asking the court to declare the Board’s emergency rules unlawful and to permanently block their enforcement.

Through this action, Kreps Law Firm seeks to reaffirm that even state boards must follow the law — they cannot simply operate in secrecy or bend rules to serve their interests.

The Broader Implications Under Act 2025-372

Act 2025-372 Alabama Pharmacy Board was enacted to ensure fairness, transparency, and proper governance in Alabama’s pharmacy oversight. The current lawsuit suggests that the Board’s conduct directly conflicts with the intent of this act.

By allegedly misusing its emergency rulemaking authority, the Board may have violated not only the APA but also the core principles of Act 2025-372 — eroding trust and accountability within Alabama’s healthcare regulatory environment.

Kreps Law Firm: Defending the Rights of Alabama Professionals

Kreps Law Firm, LLC has a long-standing commitment to protecting the rights of licensed professionals across Alabama. With deep expertise in administrative and professional licensing law, the firm continues to hold government agencies accountable when they overstep legal boundaries.

Attorney Joseph C. Kreps has made it clear: this case is about ensuring fairness and the rule of law for every pharmacist in Alabama.

For more details about the case, the full filing, or updates on proceedings, you can visit the official website or click here to learn more.

Get Legal Help — Contact Kreps Law Firm

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