(a) A receiver appointed in a proceeding under this chapter may at any time apply for, and a court may grant, a restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or other order considered necessary to prevent
(1) the transaction of further business;
(2) the transfer of property;
(3) interference with the receiver or with a proceeding under this chapter;
(4) waste of the insurer's assets;
(5) dissipation and transfer of bank accounts;
(6) the institution or further prosecution of any actions or proceedings;
(7) the obtaining of preferences, judgments, attachments, garnishments, or liens against the insurer, its assets, or its policyholders;
(8) the levying of execution against the insurer, its assets, or its policyholders;
(9) the making of a sale or deed for nonpayment of taxes or assessments that would lessen the value of the assets of the insurer;
(10) the withholding from the receiver of books, accounts, documents, or other records relating to the business of the insurer; or
(11) any other threatened or contemplated action that might lessen the value of the insurer's assets or prejudice the rights of policyholders, creditors, or shareholders, or the administration of a proceeding under this chapter.
(b) The receiver may apply to a court outside of the state for the relief described in (a) of this section.
(c) A bond may not be required of the director as a prerequisite to issuing an injunction or restraining order under this section.
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