Mich. Comp. Laws § 287.1103: Prohibited conduct.

Sec. 3.

A person shall not do any of the following:

(a) Own or possess a large carnivore except in compliance with this act.

(b) Except as provided in section 22, breed a large carnivore.

(c) Transfer ownership or possession of or receive a transfer of ownership or possession of a large carnivore, with or without remuneration. This subdivision does not apply to a transfer of ownership or possession of a large carnivore expressly authorized or required by this act.