TJ-SP decision exempts supermarkets from giving free bags in Marília A decision by the Court of Justice of São Paulo (TJ-SP) authorized supermarkets in Marília (SP) to charge for plastic bags offered to consumers and overturned the obligation for free distribution. The measure, published on Tuesday (28), was approved by a majority vote in the 12th Chamber of Public Law of the TJ-SP. The trial involves municipal legislation that prohibits the use of non-reusable plastic bags in the city, a discussion that has been going on since 2011. ? Join the g1 Bauru e Marília channel on WhatsApp The authorization for the charge, however, does not apply to all supermarkets in the city, but only to traders represented by the union. Justice releases charges for plastic bags in supermarkets in Marília TV Globo/Reproduction On July 15, 2025, a municipal law came into force and vetoed the free delivery of conventional packaging. At the time, stores started charging R$0.13 per unit. The following month, in August 2025, the legislation was changed. The new rule required supermarkets and similar establishments to provide free bags considered ecologically suitable, such as those of the PAD 2 model. The change generated a reaction from store owners, who took legal action through the Marília Retail Trade Union. The entity questioned the obligation to bear the costs of the material. According to the defense, the request was based on the principles of free enterprise and economic freedom. Justice releases charges for plastic bags in supermarkets in Marília TV TEM/Reproduction See more news from the region on g1 Bauru and Marília VIDEOS: watch reports from the region