; (ii) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: (7) to violate section 8. ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) For the purposes of subsection (a)(7), it shall be an affirmative defense to an action under such subsection against a brand guarantor (as defined in section 8(f)) if such brand guarantor shows no knowledge of the violation of section 8 alleged in such action. ; and (3) in section 16 ( 29 U.S.C. 216 )— (A) in subsection (b)— (i) by inserting after the third sentence the following: Any person who violates section 8 shall be liable for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes of such section, including the payment of wages lost and an additional equal amount as liquidated damages. ; and (ii) in the last sentence, by striking 15(a)(3) and inserting 8, 15(a)(3), ; and (B) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following: The authority and requirements described in this subsection shall apply with respect to a violation of section 8, as appropriate, and the person in such violation shall be liable for such legal or equitable relief as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes of such section, including the payment of wages lost and an additional equal amount as liquidated damages. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 10 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 210 ) is repealed. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act. 3. Registration of garment manufacturers and contractors (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Employee The term employee has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 203 ). (2) Garment contractor; garment industry; garment manufacturer