Final answer:
Sam has 1 year to re-register with RECA before needing to submit a new Criminal Record Check (CRC) if he does not renew his registration.
Step-by-step explanation:
If Sam does not renew his registration with RECA, he has 1 year to become re-registered before he would be required to provide RECA with a new Criminal Record Check (CRC). By RECA's standards, a Criminal Record Check is considered current for 3 years; however, if a professional fails to renew their registration before it lapses, they have a concession period of 1 year to re-register without needing a new CRC. Should they fail to re-register within this period, a new CRC would be necessary.