(2) This section does not apply to punitive damages.
(3) The jury shall not be advised of the limitation set forth in this section. [Formerly 18.560; 2021 c.478 §1]
Note: Section 2, chapter 478, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:
Sec. 2. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the amendments to ORS 31.710 by section 1 of this 2021 Act apply to all causes of action, whether arising before, on or after the effective date of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022].
(2)(a) The amendments to ORS 31.710 by section 1 of this 2021 Act do not apply to any award of noneconomic damages for which a final judgment has been entered before the effective date of this 2021 Act.
(b) As used in this subsection, "final judgment" means a judgment for which the time to appeal has expired without any party filing an appeal or that is not subject to further appeal or review. [2021 c.478 §2]