The 2026 Lock It Down Award Nomination

Accidental cannabis ingestion is a preventable safety issue, particularly in households with young children. Edible cannabis products may resemble familiar foods, while improperly stored medicines can be consumed unintentionally by children, adults, or pets. Although serious incidents are uncommon relative to the number of people who use cannabis, they can result in emergency medical care, hospitalization, and considerable distress for families. Secure storage is one of the most practical ways to reduce these risks while preventing unauthorized access, loss, and diversion.

The Lock It Down Award honors secure storage products, child-resistant technologies, education programs, and initiatives that help patients and adult consumers manage cannabis responsibly in their homes and daily lives. Effective solutions must do more than prevent access by children and unauthorized individuals. They also need to be affordable, practical, and usable by patients who may have limited strength, dexterity, vision, or mobility. Storage that is difficult for patients to operate can become a barrier to accessing necessary medicine. 

The 2026 nominees -the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, and Stashlogix- demonstrate approaches ranging from statewide education and free lockable storage distribution to products designed for secure, portable, everyday use. Their work connects public safety recommendations with tangible solutions that people can adopt consistently. By combining security, accessibility, and education, these initiatives help families prevent accidental exposure while respecting the needs of patients who rely on medical cannabis.

Learn more about the Lock it Down Award and the nominees' role in Cannabis Safety.

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