Section 11317 Of Article 3. Control Of Gambling Ships From California Penal Code >> Title 1. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 3.

. The term "gambling ship" as used in this article means any boat, ship, vessel, watercraft or barge kept, operated or maintained for the purpose of gambling, whether within or without the jurisdiction of the State, and whether it is anchored, lying to, or navigating.