What Is a C. F. R?

The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States. The CFR is divided into 50 titles that represent broad areas subject to federal regulation.

How do I find CFR?

You can read the full text of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) on the web, find them in libraries, or purchase them from the Government Printing Office (GPO). The full text of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) are on GPO's website.

Is the CFR the law?

The first edition of the CFR was published in 1938, and it has since gone through many changes. These rules are considered legally binding just as any statute. The Office of the Federal Register publishes the CFR annually in 50 titles. The titles represent broad subjects of Federal Regulation.