Section 12-44-73 - conduct of hearing(a) The presiding officer of the hearing shall convene the hearing, briefly state the nature of the case, and make a determination as to which party has the burden of proof. The determination shall be made in accordance with section 91-10, HRS. Except as otherwise provided by law, the party initiating the proceeding shall have the burden of proof, including the burden of producing evidence and the burden of persuasion.(b) The party having the burden of proof shall proceed first in the presentation of opening statements, witnesses, and argument.[Eff JUN 6 1986] (Auth: HRS § 132-16) (Imp: HRS § 132-16)