Power given to valuers to enter upon any property at certain times

(1) A valuation officer, and any person authorised by him in writing in that behalf, may at all reasonable hours in the daytime and after giving not less than twenty-four hours notice in writing (and in the case of a person authorised, on production, if so required, of his authority) enter on, survey and value any property in any town in respect of which he has been appointed to act as valuation officer. (2) If any person wilfully delays or obstructs any person in the exercise of any of his powers under this section, he is liable on summary conviction to a penalty not exceeding fifty dollars.