ORS 31.210: When general damages allowed.

(1) In an action for damages on account of a defamatory statement published or broadcast in a printed or electronic newspaper, magazine or other periodical, or by radio, television or motion pictures, the plaintiff shall not recover general damages unless:

      (a) A correction or retraction is demanded but not published as provided in ORS 31.215; or

      (b) The plaintiff proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant actually intended to defame the plaintiff.

      (2) Where the plaintiff is entitled to recover general damages, the publication of a correction or retraction may be considered in mitigation of damages.