(a) Immunity.--A mine operator who provides treated mine water from a permitted mining activity site shall be immune from liability for any cost, injury or damage arising out of the use of the treated mine water if all of the following apply:(1) The treated mine water is for use outside the boundaries of the permitted mining activity site.(2) The treated mine water is for oil or gas well development.(3) The mine operator is not the same person using the treated mine water for oil or gas well development.(b) Acquisition.--A person who acquires treated mine water from a mine operator for use in oil or gas well development shall be immune from liability for the treatment or abatement of the mine drainage or mine pool water as a result of acquiring or using treated mine water.(c)Limitation.--Nothing under this act shall limit the liability of a person for unlawful spills or releases of treated mine water caused by the person. Except as provided under subsections (a) and (b), nothing under this act shall relieve a mine operator or a person who acquires treated mine water for use in oil or gas well development from the mine operator's or person's obligations under law.Added by P.L. TBD 2015 No. 47, § 4, eff. 12/7/2015.