184. The officers appointed for the management of water delivery systems may enter at any reasonable time into any house or building, or upon any property whether situated within or without the territory of the municipality, for the purpose of satisfying themselves that the water is not wasted and that the by-laws relative to water are faithfully carried out.
The owners, lessees or occupants of any such house, building or property shall allow the officers to make such visit or examination. The supply of water may be discontinued to any person refusing to admit the officers, so long as such refusal continues.
An officer referred to in this section shall, on request, identify himself and produce a certificate of his capacity issued by the municipality.
1978, c. 87, s. 184; 1986, c. 95, s. 343; 1989, c. 70, s. 6; 1996, c. 2, s. 1065.