INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS Nebraska Backers of a medical marijuana referendum in Nebraska won an initial court battle that could pave the way for the measure to reach the ballot this fall. A U.S. District Court judge decided to temporarily suspend a requirement that forces petitioners to get signatures from rural counties as well as larger cities. The ruling is a preliminary injunction, and a final decision will come later. The MMJ proponents claimed that the signature-distribution requirement violated the 14th Amendment by giving " disproportionate influence to voters in sparsely populated counties. " Nevada Regulators finalized rules that open the state to an estimated 60-65 marijuana consumption lounges, a move long desired by an industry eager to take advantage of the bustling tourism industry. The first marijuana consumption lounges are expected to open before year-end, according to the Cannabis Compliance Board. The board voted unanimously to approve regulations surrounding the licensing and operation of cannabis consumption lounges. Roughly 40-45 licenses would be issued for lounges attached to existing marijuana stores and another 20 for independent lounges. Ten of those licenses would have discounted fees for social equity applicants or individuals with nonviolent marijuana convictions who live in designated disadvantaged areas. Regulators are expected to open the application process this fall.http://kaylxbrands.com http://kaylxbrands.com