The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy is offering free lockable storage bags to cannabis patients and consumers statewide.

The bags are being distributed through more than 140 participating medical and cannabis retailers statewide.

It’s part of the “Safe Storage for ME” program to keep marijuana products, which are age-restricted or prescription products, out of reach of children and pets.

Any consumer over the age of 21 or medical cannabis patient is eligible to receive one bag, no purchase necessary, while supplies last.

The bags are being distributed to participating retailers by the Office of Cannabis Policy and public health advocates on a rolling basis.

Bags will be available in early September at most participating retailers in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Kennebec, and Somerset counties. Bags are expected to be available at all other participating retailers by early November.

“Safe Storage for ME” aims to proactively promote these responsible storage habits by providing patients and consumers with access to free lockable storage bags at the point of sale, with the overall goal of reducing accidental ingestions and youth/pet access to cannabis at home.