dyer act
Dyer Act. A federal law, originally enacted in 1919, making it unlawful either (1) to transport a stolen motor vehicle across state lines, knowing it to be stolen, or (2) to receive, conceal, or sell such a vehicle, knowing it to be stolen. 18 USCA §§ 2311–2313. — Also termed National Motor Vehicle Theft Act. [Cases: Automobiles 341. C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 1528–1531, 1533–1540.]