When I first looked at this I thought it was Council on Foreign Relations, but no, it means Code of Federal Regulations.
"Laws? We don't need no steenking laws!"
Is violating a CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) the same as violating federal law?
Yes, violating the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is generally considered a violation of the law in the United States. The CFR is a compilation of the general and permanent rules and regulations established by various federal agencies to implement and enforce the laws passed by Congress. These regulations have the force of law and are legally binding.