Recreational Areas - As introduced, expands the purposes for which monies from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund may be expended by the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board; replaces the park manager member of the board with the director of the division of state parks. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 11, Chapter 8.

SB 1846 expands how funds from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund can be used, allowing the board to support tourism promotion, infrastructure upgrades, and community events benefiting the Ocoee River management zone. It replaces the park manager position on the board with the director of the division of state parks, effective July 1, 2026. The bill also limits commercial permits for river operations to 24 total, reducing to 12 after 2026, and restricts permit transfers to immediate family or business buyers. These changes directly affect commercial operators, tourism entities, and the Ocoee River management zone stakeholders. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.