Section 42-5-82. Purposes for which special leave may be granted

   A special leave may be granted for the purpose of:

   (1) Attending educational programs;

   (2) Improving job skills;

   (3) Attending trade licensing examinations;

   (4) Being interviewed for employment;

   (5) Participating in drug abuse, delinquency, or crime prevention programs;

   (6) Participating as a volunteer for a nonprofit organization or governmental agency in an activity serving the general public; or

   (7) For any purpose which the department deems beneficial to both the inmate and the public.

Ga. L. 1971, p. 342, § 3; Ga. L. 1972, p. 579, § 3.