In any appeal covered by this Chapter, the burden of proof shall be on the appellant to prove that the action of the Department is incorrect. The person requesting the hearing or the person's authorized representative will be asked to discuss the facts supporting the person's claim and to provide an explanation of how the law supports that claim. Representatives of the Department may also be asked to discuss the facts in support of the Department's action or cause.
35 Miss. Code. R. 1-01-805