; (D) in the course of providing services that are within the scope of the license, registration, or certification of the volunteer, as defined by the State of licensure, registration, or certification; and (E) in a good faith belief that the individual being treated is in need of health care services. (b) Exceptions Subsection (a) does not apply if— (1) the harm was caused by an act or omission constituting willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the individual harmed by the health care professional; or (2) the health care professional rendered the health care services under the influence (as determined pursuant to applicable State law) of alcohol or an intoxicating drug. (c) Preemption (1) In general This section preempts the laws of a State or any political subdivision of a State to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section, unless such laws provide greater protection from liability. (2) Volunteer Protection Act Protections afforded by this section are in addition to those provided by the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term disaster means— (A) a national emergency declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act; (B) an emergency or major disaster declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; or (C) a public health emergency that is determined by the Secretary under section 319 of this Act with respect to one or more States specified in such determination— (i) during only the initial period covered by such determination