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Only three complaints lodged so far in Great Falls 

Since the Montana Clean Air Act went into full effect Oct. 1, outlawing smoking in public indoor places including bars and casinos, the City-County Health Department in Great Falls has received three complaints of alleged violations at establishments in Cascade County.

The health department does not release the names of establishments that are the subject of complaints, spokeswoman Kate Marone said.

When the department receives a complaint, it first investigates to see if the complaint is valid. Then officials work with the establishment to make sure the owners and managers understand the act. The department also provides owners and managers with education on how to comply with the act.

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