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.