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Great Falls bars implement new smoke-free law 

It's been in the works since 2005, and Montana is now smoke free - at least indoors. As of today, workplaces and public facilities can no longer allow smoking inside, thanks to the Montana Clean Indoor Act.

How are some of the bars in Great Falls coping with the change?

While Cowboy's Bar is complying fully with the law by going smoke-free, some customers were not happy about the change.

Over at the City Bar, lunch hour drew in a great number of customers, but owner Brad Watson says it may be too early to tell if the implementation of law will affect business. Watson hopes a new outdoor smoking area will help make smoking customers feel comfortable.

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