Amherst social host law aims to crack down on underage drinking parties

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB)- A relatively new law in the Town of Amherst aims to crack down on overly loud parties, specifically those involving underage drinking.
The Social Host Law is a civil ordinance officially put into effect this spring. It not only allows fines for the host(s) of the parties, but also requires them to take a six hour alcohol education class.
The ordinance holds minors accountable, but also parents who aren’t home or allow the parties to go on.
If a party becomes