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Alabama Administrative Monthly · October 24, 2026 · Primary source

680-X-1-.05 Electronic Signatures

Score 30PRIMARYregulatoryState registerAL

Summary

The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy filed a notice of intended action on September 16, 2026, proposing a new Rule 680-X-1-.05 to formally authorize electronic signatures and electronic records for board interactions under the Alabama Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, Ala. Code section 8-1A-1 et seq. The rule establishes technical standards including non-repudiation, audit trails, and FIPS-compliant encryption for any electronic signature platform the board uses. A public hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2026, with written comments due by November 17, 2026.

What this may mean

The rule formally places the Alabama Board of Pharmacy's existing electronic licensing and regulatory submission processes on an express rule-based legal footing, covering licensing applications, renewals, controlled substance registration filings, and disciplinary correspondence. Regulated pharmacies and pharmacists face no new compliance costs because the board's electronic platform is already operational and requires only ordinary internet access. The rule's primary effect is institutional, creating a more defensible evidentiary record with audit trails and encryption for enforcement proceedings.

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