Convicted criminals who associate with other offenders could face jail time under laws tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.
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If caught once in five years, former offenders will be issued a written warning.
If caught twice, they face up to three years’ jail or a $25,000 fine.
There are exemptions, however, if two offenders are part of the same family or if they can prove they were conducting lawful business.
There are also exemptions for people working in healthcare.
Police Minister Michael Ferguson said amendments to the Police Offences Act would deter offenders from establishing, maintaining and expanding criminal networks.
Tasmanian Police has supported the government’s move.
The Police Association of Tasmania acting-president Gavin Cashion said the law replaced outdated provisions within the act.
“It is conviction-based, has a warning process that can be appealed and does not apply to youth offenders,” he said.
“It is constitutionally sound, has been tested in other states and been upheld.”
Australian Lawyers Alliance Tasmanian representative Fabiano Cangelosi has said the laws extend too far and have been subject to abuse in other states.
Law Society of Tasmania executive director Luke Rheinberger said in a submission on the government's legislation there was no requirement that an offender must be a member of an outlaw motorcycle group.
"The proposed legislation is squarely aimed at these organisations and should be restricted to them," he said.
"In addition, there is no requirement that a belief must be formed nor is any evidence necessary that there is any danger to the public or risk of unlawful behaviour to justify a notice being served."
Labor spokesman Sarah Lovell said the party would scrutinise the bill.
The bill will be brought on for debate on Thursday.