As used in sections 86 through 102, inclusive, of this act.
(a) "Meadowlands" means those lands, now or formerly consisting chiefly of salt water swamps, meadows, or marshes;
(b) "Improved meadowlands" means such meadowlands as have been reclaimed by fill or other material thereon, and may include the erection of structure.
(c) "Virgin meadowlands" means such meadowlands that are still in their natural state and upon which no diking, fill or structures have been placed.
(d) "Council" means the Resource Development Council of the Department of Conservation and Economic Development.