In construing and enforcing the provisions of article 33 of this chapter or this title relating to penalties, the act of a director, officer, agent or other person acting for or employed by a person, association or corporation subject to the provisions of article 33 of this chapter or this title and acting within the scope of his employment, shall be deemed the act of such person, association or corporation.
N.Y. Envtl. Conserv. Law § 71-2913