Patriotism Expression Act.

HB 98, titled the "Patriotism Expression Act" (though misleadingly named), primarily modifies North Carolina's fireworks laws to permit the sale, possession, and use of specific consumer fireworks. It allows consumer fireworks (like sparklers, party poppers, and small novelty devices meeting safety standards under G.S. 58-82A-80) for public use, while maintaining an 18+ age restriction for purchase. The bill specifies that these fireworks must comply with defined safety limits (e.g., no more than 16 milligrams in party poppers, 75 grams per tube for sparklers) and prohibits indoor displays. It directly affects consumers, retailers, and fire safety enforcement, but does not change prohibitions on most fireworks or explosives.