(a) An application for an order shall be made by motion, which, except during a hearing, shall be in writing and state the grounds for the application and the order sought.(b) Motions referring to facts not of record shall be supported by affidavits, and if involving a question of law, by memorandum in support.(c) Except for a motion entitled to be heard ex parte, all motions shall be accompanied by a notice of hearing. Unless otherwise directed by the hearing, officer, the motion and notice shall be served upon all parties not less than seventy-two hours before the hearing, and the opposing parties shall serve any counter affidavits and memorandum in opposition not less than twenty-four hours before the hearing.(d) Motions shall be filed with the department except that after a petition has been transferred to the hearing officer, all motions shall be filed with, and decided by the hearing officer.[Eff APR 15 2000] (Auth: HRS § 353C-2) (Imp: HRS § 91-9)