Premier Will Hodgman and the Tasmanian Hospitality Association may have failed the Electoral Commissioner's pub test by providing free beer to voters.

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The Premier and the Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) have been holding a series of free events at pubs around the state called "The Pub Test".

Voters have been shouted beers at the event courtesy of the THA.

"This is just something new we're trying," Mr Hodgman said in a THA video.

"It's a great way to find out what people care about, about what's important to them, and do business over a bar."

But Electoral Commissioner Andrew Hawkey said the Premier or the THA may have breached section 188 of the Electoral Act.

"A person must not directly, or indirectly provide food, drink or entertainment with the intention of influencing a person's election conduct at an election," he said.

Mr Hawkey said the amount of money spent on the items cannot exceed three fee units — which is any amount over $4.65.

"By providing drinks to have someone to talk to the Premier, [it] may be seen as a way of inducing a way to vote for that party or candidate."

Mr Hawkey said while it was more likely that the THA — who provided the drinks — would be in breach, he could not rule out the Premier also being at fault.

He is seeking advice on the matter.

The State Government and THA have been contacted for comment.

A person convicted of breaching section 188 of the electoral act could face a maximum two-year prison term.