Though, takes a decidedly middle-of-the-road stance

The New Jersey State Senate just passed a bill allowing for the disbursement of Marijuana for Medicinal use. New Jersey is set to become the 14th State to allow for Medical Marijuana.

Newly-elected Republican Governor Chris Christie says he supports the bill. Though, he added that he'll ensure safeguards. Outgoing Gov. Jon Corzine will sign the bill on his last day in office, next Tuesday.

From All the latest News Blog:

Governor-elect Chris Christie, speaking at a press conference on Monday before the vote, reiterated his support for legalizing the medical use of marijuana as long as the final bill contained safeguards to ensure that it did not end up encouraging the recreational use of the drug.

The legislation would also forbid patients from growing their own marijuana and using it in public, and it would regulate the drug under the strict conditions used to track the distribution of medically prescribed opiates like Oxycontin and morphine.

Christie was heavily supported by libertarian Republicans in his '09 race, including NJ libertarian Republican activist, Medical Marijuana Coalition member, and former McCain for President staffer Ryan Christiano.