The word "person" as used herein shall be construed to include individuals, corporations, partnerships, and associations. The act, omission, or failure of any official or employe of any person, when such official or employe is acting within the scope of his employment or office, shall in every case be deemed also the act, omission, or failure of the person as well as of the official or employe. The words "closed package" shall mean a box, barrel, or other package, the contents of which cannot be easily inspected when such package is closed.
31 P.S. § 38