(2) Absence, without a reason that is acceptable to the Director of the Department of Corrections, of a person enrolled in, or assigned to, a work release program from the place of employment, work assignment or designated quarters, at any time contrary to the rules or specific conditions applicable to the person under ORS 144.450:
(a) Immediately terminates the enrollment of the person in, or assignment of the person to, the work release program.
(b) Constitutes an escape from a correctional facility under ORS 162.155. [1965 c.463 §§16,17; 1971 c.743 §340; 1987 c.320 §74; 1995 c.384 §9]