HAR §16-201-62. Authority’s decision

(a) When the argument has been held before the authority, the authority, as expeditiously as possible after the close of the argument or submission of all permitted or requested memoranda, whichever is later, shall issue its final decision and order. (b) When the petition has been contested, and the authority’s decision and order is adverse to any party, the authority shall also issue and serve upon each party to the proceeding, together with its final decision and order, separate findings of fact and conclusions of law. (c) All final decisions and orders and any findings of fact and conclusions of law issued by the authority shall be based upon the whole record and supported by reliable, probative and substantial evidence, including those facts of which the authority properly took judicial notice. [Eff 7/11/81; am and comp 1/25/85; am and comp 7/6/90] (Auth: HRS §§91- 8, 26-9) (Imp: HRS §§91-8, 91-12, 26-9)