What happens if an EMS volunteer receives compensation during their certification period?

Receiving compensation during the certification period affects an EMS volunteer's status regarding their certification fees. Under Texas law, one essential condition for maintaining exempt status as a volunteer is that the individual must not receive compensation for their services. If a volunteer begins to receive compensation, they become ineligible for exemption, which means they then have the obligation to pay the full certification fee. This requirement is in place to ensure that all certified personnel, who are compensated for their service, contribute appropriately to the maintenance of their certification.

The other options would not accurately represent the situation. For instance, continuing to be exempt after receiving compensation isn't feasible, as the regulation is clear about this change in status. Likewise, refunding or remaining certified without payment do not apply because receiving compensation leads to the expectation of full payment for certification in Texas. Therefore, the proper action in such cases is the requirement to pay a full fee.