; or (B) request supplemental information from the applicant. (6) Rule of construction on registration for purposes other than research Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to affect the provisions of this section prohibiting or otherwise pertaining to registration of manufacturers of cannabis for purposes other than research, including for purposes of strictly commercial endeavors funded by the private sector and aimed at drug product development. (7) No discriminatory treatment by Federal Government Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal department or agency shall deny or limit any funding, other assistance, licensing, or other privilege with respect to any person on the basis that such person is, or is legally receiving cannabis from, a manufacturer of cannabis that is— (A) registered under this subsection; and (B) in compliance with the requirements of this Act. (8) Special rule If cannabis, or any component thereof, is placed in a schedule other than schedule I, the Attorney General may, as the Attorney General determines appropriate— (A) treat the reference to subsection (a) in paragraph (2)(C) of this subsection as a reference to subsection (d)