s 43 Liability of person for act, etc., of employee, etc.
Where any person is liable to any punishment or penalty under this Act or the regulations made under this Act for any act, omission, neglect or default committedβ (a) by that personβs employee in the course of his employment; (b) by that personβs agent when acting on behalf of that person; or (c) by the employee of that personβs agent when acting in the course of his employment by the personβs agent or otherwise on behalf of the personβs agent acting on behalf of that person, such person shall be liable to the same punishment or penalty for every such act, omission, neglect or default of the personβs employee or agent, or of the employee of the personβs agent.