12-653.01. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Actual malice" means that state of mind arising from personal spite, hatred, or ill will toward the plaintiff, but such a state of mind occasioned by a good faith belief on the part of the defendant in the truth of the libelous publication or broadcast at the time it is published or broadcast shall not constitute actual malice.
2. " Exemplary damages" means damages which may, in the discretion of the court or jury, be recovered in addition to general and special damages for the sake of example and by way of punishing a defendant who has made the publication or broadcast with actual malice.
3. " General damages" means damages for loss of reputation.
4. " Magazine" or " newspaper" means any publication which may be mailed at the second-class rates established by the United States post office.
5. " Special damages" means all damages which the plaintiff alleges and proves he has suffered in respect only to his property, business, trade, profession or occupation.
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